Review of No Greater Faith than that of Science
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Review of No Greater Faith than that of Science
[Following is a volunteer review of "No Greater Faith than that of Science" by Manuel S. Vergara.]
No Greater Faith than that of Science by Manuel Vergara is a nonfiction book exploring pertinent questions of life and the universe's origin. The author iterates that the book is for the curious mind and delves into how and why things work.
The book covers genetics, consciousness, near-death experiences, and the self. The author ties all these to answer the question of whether evolution reigns supreme or whether there's a creator who initiated it all. I loved this exploration, and every new topic the author brought up ironed out his point of view. Readers who have pondered this question will enjoy the author's take. He cited works from famous scientists like Newton and Darwin, among others. What I liked most about the book is the numerous illustrations included. These are detailed and will help readers visualize the highlighted scientific concepts. I especially liked those illustrating brain function.
The author dedicated a whole chapter to spirituality and religion, dissecting the difference between the two. He pointed out the misfortune of modern churches, reducing their procedures to a set of prescribed rituals and omitting the love Christ has for the church. He also mentions quotes and stories from Buddhism. These were enlightening and left me yearning for more. The author also penned an in-depth study of free will and questioned whether the brain controls our decision to move even before we are aware. This analysis was informative and left me wondering whether some of the actions I take are my own.
The only thing I didn't like about the book is that there isn't any information about the author. As I read, I wondered who this man was and how he arrived at these conclusions. In one of the experimental examples, the author mentioned that he learned that subject during his neurology residency, which points to him being a high-achieving individual. I would've appreciated a brief write-up of the author's accomplishments and spiritual journey.
However, that omission was a minor inconvenience and didn't detract from the reading experience. The book is well-written, detailed, eye-opening, and informative. I enjoyed reading it, so I will rate it five out of five stars. There is nothing that warrants the deduction of a star. I spotted a handful of typos, which were easy to overlook. I recommend the book to theologians, biologists, and nature enthusiasts. The range of topics covered also makes it suitable for intellectually curious readers.
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No Greater Faith than that of Science
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No Greater Faith than that of Science by Manuel Vergara is a nonfiction book exploring pertinent questions of life and the universe's origin. The author iterates that the book is for the curious mind and delves into how and why things work.
The book covers genetics, consciousness, near-death experiences, and the self. The author ties all these to answer the question of whether evolution reigns supreme or whether there's a creator who initiated it all. I loved this exploration, and every new topic the author brought up ironed out his point of view. Readers who have pondered this question will enjoy the author's take. He cited works from famous scientists like Newton and Darwin, among others. What I liked most about the book is the numerous illustrations included. These are detailed and will help readers visualize the highlighted scientific concepts. I especially liked those illustrating brain function.
The author dedicated a whole chapter to spirituality and religion, dissecting the difference between the two. He pointed out the misfortune of modern churches, reducing their procedures to a set of prescribed rituals and omitting the love Christ has for the church. He also mentions quotes and stories from Buddhism. These were enlightening and left me yearning for more. The author also penned an in-depth study of free will and questioned whether the brain controls our decision to move even before we are aware. This analysis was informative and left me wondering whether some of the actions I take are my own.
The only thing I didn't like about the book is that there isn't any information about the author. As I read, I wondered who this man was and how he arrived at these conclusions. In one of the experimental examples, the author mentioned that he learned that subject during his neurology residency, which points to him being a high-achieving individual. I would've appreciated a brief write-up of the author's accomplishments and spiritual journey.
However, that omission was a minor inconvenience and didn't detract from the reading experience. The book is well-written, detailed, eye-opening, and informative. I enjoyed reading it, so I will rate it five out of five stars. There is nothing that warrants the deduction of a star. I spotted a handful of typos, which were easy to overlook. I recommend the book to theologians, biologists, and nature enthusiasts. The range of topics covered also makes it suitable for intellectually curious readers.
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No Greater Faith than that of Science
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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