--- product_id: 59560357 title: "The Demon-haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark" price: "61.62 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/59560357-the-demon-haunted-world-science-as-a-candle-in-dark store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Demon-haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark **Price:** 61.62 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Demon-haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark - **How much does it cost?** 61.62 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/59560357-the-demon-haunted-world-science-as-a-candle-in-dark) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: A superb book for the questioning mind - Do you like to question things? Well you should like this book. There are two keys aspects to this book: 1. A detailed analysis of unsubstantiated beliefs 2. An exploration of critical thinking 1. Sagan describes all sorts of unusual beliefs such as demons and witches which were once held with absolute certitude by the masses. He details outrageous claims of alien abductions and all sorts of unusual apparitions. This is all sprinkled with all sorts of interesting facts and anecdotes. Whether it's the story of innocent people being found guilty for child abuse by using confession under hypnosis as evidence or the fact that there have been over a million UFO sightings since 1947, the reader is kept in engaged along the way. Inevitably Religion gets a mention. Sagan points out how scripture was used to justify some inhuman activities such slavery and racism However Sagan is fair here. He points out that mainstream Religions accepts mainstream Science, such as Darwinian evolution and it is really only the fundamentalists who cannot deal with Scientific findings. He also describes the story of the Jesuit priest, Friedrich von Spee, who turned whistle blower, detailing the abject fallacy and idiocy of witchcraft trials. 2. Of course no book on critical thinking would be complete without a discussion on what constitutes critical thinking. Sagan is is succinct in his explanations. He details scientific and evidence based methodologies. He explains various logical fallacies which consistently make humans think something is true when it is actually not. Sagan is not also to afraid to point out the imperfections of Science. He discusses the tentative nature of Science and he questions of some of bad aspects that have manifested from a usage of it. Atomic and Hydrogen bombs, two obvious examples. Sagan explores the inescapable reality that Science has failed to capture the masses. Why is it only 75% of American don't know antibiotics kill bacteria not viruses? He explores some of the reasons for this as well as different ways of teaching Science and critical thinking. He is only too gracious and bashful to recommend everyone should read this book, but I would have no problem doing that! Review: The late, great Sagan's best book. - Great man. Great book. Let's get the minor criticisms out of the way first. Carl can ramble slightly at times. His points are valid and thought provoking. However, I felt that a little editing was required. That aside...wonderful. Clear, balanced, unbiased and honest. He takes a look at all the key areas of science - from his own interest as a child to a closing chapter on how the essential promotion of the critical thinking protects us from fundementalists, crackpots, psuedoscience, political manipulators and those who profit from obscuring the truth. His tone isn't hectoring and less likely to discourage some. My favourite moment (and one I've re-read) is the chapter 'Obsessed with Reality' in which he takes a look how media can be fooled - and therefore fool us - with unsubstantiated claims. He tells the story of how the great Randi fools the Australian press with 'Carlos' - a kind of channeling version of Chopra/Tolle - which should act as a warning to all and is also (I found at least!) quite funny. Worth publishing in every school is his 'baloney detection kit'. It might help us spot some of our errors and not be taken in by some of the less honest, sincere or otherwise, in our society. Thank-you Carl. You're sorely missed. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,821,618 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 7,076 Reviews | ## Images ![The Demon-haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RJ8v3pTwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A superb book for the questioning mind *by A***D on 14 February 2008* Do you like to question things? Well you should like this book. There are two keys aspects to this book: 1. A detailed analysis of unsubstantiated beliefs 2. An exploration of critical thinking 1. Sagan describes all sorts of unusual beliefs such as demons and witches which were once held with absolute certitude by the masses. He details outrageous claims of alien abductions and all sorts of unusual apparitions. This is all sprinkled with all sorts of interesting facts and anecdotes. Whether it's the story of innocent people being found guilty for child abuse by using confession under hypnosis as evidence or the fact that there have been over a million UFO sightings since 1947, the reader is kept in engaged along the way. Inevitably Religion gets a mention. Sagan points out how scripture was used to justify some inhuman activities such slavery and racism However Sagan is fair here. He points out that mainstream Religions accepts mainstream Science, such as Darwinian evolution and it is really only the fundamentalists who cannot deal with Scientific findings. He also describes the story of the Jesuit priest, Friedrich von Spee, who turned whistle blower, detailing the abject fallacy and idiocy of witchcraft trials. 2. Of course no book on critical thinking would be complete without a discussion on what constitutes critical thinking. Sagan is is succinct in his explanations. He details scientific and evidence based methodologies. He explains various logical fallacies which consistently make humans think something is true when it is actually not. Sagan is not also to afraid to point out the imperfections of Science. He discusses the tentative nature of Science and he questions of some of bad aspects that have manifested from a usage of it. Atomic and Hydrogen bombs, two obvious examples. Sagan explores the inescapable reality that Science has failed to capture the masses. Why is it only 75% of American don't know antibiotics kill bacteria not viruses? He explores some of the reasons for this as well as different ways of teaching Science and critical thinking. He is only too gracious and bashful to recommend everyone should read this book, but I would have no problem doing that! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The late, great Sagan's best book. *by M***S on 28 September 2010* Great man. Great book. Let's get the minor criticisms out of the way first. Carl can ramble slightly at times. His points are valid and thought provoking. However, I felt that a little editing was required. That aside...wonderful. Clear, balanced, unbiased and honest. He takes a look at all the key areas of science - from his own interest as a child to a closing chapter on how the essential promotion of the critical thinking protects us from fundementalists, crackpots, psuedoscience, political manipulators and those who profit from obscuring the truth. His tone isn't hectoring and less likely to discourage some. My favourite moment (and one I've re-read) is the chapter 'Obsessed with Reality' in which he takes a look how media can be fooled - and therefore fool us - with unsubstantiated claims. He tells the story of how the great Randi fools the Australian press with 'Carlos' - a kind of channeling version of Chopra/Tolle - which should act as a warning to all and is also (I found at least!) quite funny. Worth publishing in every school is his 'baloney detection kit'. It might help us spot some of our errors and not be taken in by some of the less honest, sincere or otherwise, in our society. Thank-you Carl. You're sorely missed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb book - a must read for everyone *by G***B on 29 April 2014* This book sets out why we should all be sceptical of almost any claim, whether from authority or not, but not to let our scepticism drown out our wonder of the natural world. A healthy balance of the two is needed to ensure that, on the one hand we don't become gullible fools, credulous of everything without thinking, but on the other hand, don't become bitter old sceptics who won't take a risk and look into matters personally. I have to say, Carl Sagan does a great job of ensuring nobody is condescended or humiliated in his critique of common "baloney" (alien abductions seem to be his main gripe throughout the book), and tries to convey real world reasons why "baloney" may nestle in the minds of the afflicted. The book is mainly geared towards encouraging the reader to critically think about everthing they see, hear and touch and logically work out what is and isn't true - and to question everything. This book should be given to teenagers and young adults for free, so that they can use the tools described to help them understand the pressures they face in making sense of competing claims, and understanding that only evidence and critical thinking should be used to determine the truth of most claims. Mr Sagan's "baloney detection kit" is essential in this day and age... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/59560357-the-demon-haunted-world-science-as-a-candle-in-dark](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/59560357-the-demon-haunted-world-science-as-a-candle-in-dark) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*