Interesting read. An attack on scientific materialism. I don't relate that much to Curtis' indignation, but then again I don't have to put up with the arrogance of scientists on a regular basis, not working at a university. I am currently reading one of the books he criticizes so sharply - Why There is Something Rather Than Nothing: A Universe from Nothing. I have realized I don't see scientific cosmology as a threat in itself (how it is used by politics and Big Business is another matter). To me, current research and theories on cosmology, the nature and origin of the universe, life, etc. are fascinating stories (which is a bit of an insight in itself RE me and my attitudes...) Other stories from other domaines can be just as fascinating - I am reminded of Italo Calvino's Cosmicomiche.
What this books has, though, is an amazing set of references to writers on ontological perspectives and speculators on the nature of reality. A real mine to be explored.
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