Richard Dawkins

Discover the wonder of human existence and our place in the universe in this captivating book. Written by a renowned scientist, it poses thought-provoking questions about our origins and destiny, reminding us of the beauty and significance of human life. Through the language of science, the book celebrates our incredible transformation from apemen to spacemen, inviting us to marvel at the exponentiation of knowledge generated by science. A love letter to humanity, Human Universe is a must-read for those curious about the mysteries of the universe.

This book explores crucial topics like war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race, all from a cosmic perspective provided by the renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. With insightful and illuminating prose, it challenges the polarization of our cultural and political views while making a passionate case for the importance of science and a deep understanding of our place in the universe. From global conflict resolution to the value of life itself, this book offers a refreshing outlook on society and civilization.

In The War on the West, bestselling author Douglas Murray challenges why only Western nations are blamed for the flaws in humankind's history. Murray explores how discussing the flaws and crimes of non-Western cultures is deemed hate speech, while celebrating their contributions is acceptable. He exposes how dishonest scholars, hatemongers, hostile nations, and human rights abusers use polarization and lies to distract from their ongoing villainy while attacking reason, democracy, science, progress, and the citizens of the West. From highlighting the hypocrisy in protests to defending enlightenment values, Murray calls for a necessary reckoning and defense of justice and equality.

"The Cheating Cell" explores the close relationship between evolution and cancer, revealing that cancer is a natural result of the processes that created life. Athena Aktipis explains how understanding cancer's evolutionary origins can lead to new and effective treatments. By accepting cancer as part of our past, present, and future, treatments can become smarter and more humane. This book unifies the latest research from biology, ecology, medicine, and social science, challenging readers to rethink cancer's fundamental nature and our relationship to it.

Discover the extraordinary power of speech and how it made us human. This book explores the simple yet radical shift that turned our grunts and shrieks into language, allowing us to share ideas and link up our minds. Follow the epic tale of our roller-coaster ride with language from hunter-gatherer to modern-day urbanites. This fascinating journey traces the struggle for knowledge against culture, religion and identity, leading to a destination we may still resist, but ultimately cannot escape.

'Freedom from Speech' by Greg Lukianoff is a bold and insightful Broadside that explores how free speech is under threat like never before. Lukianoff argues that increasingly intolerant, politically-correct culture and academia are growing obsessed with punishing individuals for their supposed offensive speech. With powerful examples, this important book asserts that if we don't start acknowledging this trend, then the threats to free speech will only continue to get worse. Discover how people are fighting back and demanding freedom from speech.

This book is a defense of free speech and takes on the issue of "cancel culture", which seeks to silence those with controversial or offensive opinions. Andrew Doyle argues that surrendering our freedoms to those in power is far worse than allowing harmful speech. This book is a must-read for those concerned about the state of public discourse.

Discover the humanist way of living well in The Little Book of Humanism. Alice Roberts and Andrew Copson compile over two thousand years of humanist wisdom, providing stories, quotes and meditations on how to live an ethical and fulfilling life, grounded in reason and humanity. With universal insights and beautiful illustrations, this book is a timeless anthology of humanist thought from history's greatest thinkers.

Algo extraño está sucediendo en las universidades de todo el mundo. Alumnos que dicen defender ideas progresistas abuchean a políticos y conferenciantes y les impiden hablar. Cada vez en mayor número, muchos estudiantes son reacios a exhibir sus opiniones y a discutirlas con franqueza. De un tiempo a esta parte, lo que debería ser el «gimnasio de la mente» está lleno de personas que rehúyen el debate y el pensamiento crítico. Tal y como describen en este libro el experto en libertad de expresión Greg Lukianoff y el psicólogo Jonathan Haidt, el motivo de tal situación se debe a tres ideas equivocadas que se han introducido en el subconsciente de muchos jóvenes, y no tan jóvenes, que creen defender una visión generosa e inclusiva de la educación. La primera: lo que no te mata te hace más débil. La segunda: debes confiar siempre en tus sentimientos. Y, por último: la vida es una lucha entre las personas buenas y las malas. Como demuestra este libro osado y erudito, estas nociones, que pueden parecer beneficiosas porque protegen al individuo y halagan sus propios instintos, en rea-lidad contradicen los principios psicológicos básicos sobre el bienestar. Abrazar estas falsedades, y con ello propugnar una cultura de la seguridad en la que nadie quiere escuchar argumentos que no le gustan, interfiere con el desarrollo social, emocional e intelectual de los jóvenes. Y les hace más difícil recorrer el camino, con frecuencia complejo y tortuoso, de la vida adulta. O, en palabras del propio Haidt: «Muchos jóvenes nacidos después de 1995, los que han ido llegando a las universidades a partir de 2013, son frágiles, hipersus-ceptibles y maniqueos. No están preparados para encarar la vida, que es conflicto, ni la democracia, que es debate. Van de cabeza al fracaso.»