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Posted On: April 29th 2026, 01:18 pm
Some beliefs survive for one reason: no one is allowed to question them.
Sam Harris argues in The End of Faith (2004, United States) that faith can protect ideas from criticism and evidence.
When beliefs become untouchable, reason loses ground.
The real danger is not conviction.
It is a conviction that cannot be examined.
More about Sam Harris in the first comment.
#criticalthinking #samharris #philosophy #freethoughts
Sam Harris argues in The End of Faith (2004, United States) that faith can protect ideas from criticism and evidence.
When beliefs become untouchable, reason loses ground.
The real danger is not conviction.
It is a conviction that cannot be examined.
More about Sam Harris in the first comment.
#criticalthinking #samharris #philosophy #freethoughts
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6 months agothecurious0thinker
Who is Sam Harris? 🧠 Origins: Born April 9, 1967, in Los Angeles, California. Identity: A neuroscientist, philosopher, and one of the world's leading public intellectuals. The Breakthrough: He rose to global prominence with his 2004 bestseller, The End of Faith, which challenged the role of organized religion in the modern world. Core Philosophy: A staunch advocate for secularism, reason, and using science to determine human values. He is frequently cited as one of the "Four Horsemen" of the New Atheism movement. Current Focus: Today, he hosts the Making Sense podcast and developed the Waking Up app, focusing on the intersection of neuroscience and secular mindfulness/meditation.
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