Doubt: A History: The Great Doubters and Their Legacy of Innovation from Socrates and Jesus to Thomas Jefferson and Emily Dickinson Audiobook

" A joy to read. I'm glad she covered the few characters that merge from Muslim civilisation. "

" I really like the idea of this book, and what I've read of it has been well-written and interesting. However, after having it sulk on my bedside table for three or four years, I've finally realized I'm never going to finish it. "

" read one chapter...decently written "

" Changed my world view forever. And I got to hear and meet the author. "

" Not a beach book. It was so difficult trying to read this surrounded by sunshine, sand and ocean. This isn't too say that it's not as easy to read as it could be; the tone is very conversational and light. If you're looking for a first look at the history of people who have chosen to stand outside their cultural-religious traditions, this is the one to read. "

" still working on it...long book, good "

" A delightful romp through 2600 years of freethought/skepticism. Well-written and pleasant to read. I recommend this book to those who ave doubts and, ESPECIALLY, to those who don't. "

" History of the philosophy of religions. "

" If you are only ever going to read one philosophy book - this should be it. "

" Actually, I couldn't get through it. I didn't know it was only about religious/philosophical doubt. Too deep for me, I guess. "

" This is an excellent foray through the history of atheism and agnosticism. If memory serves me correct, Hecht originally wanted to title it "A History of Atheism," but the publishers pressured her to change it. "

" Nice! 4 stars because I enjoyed it and found it informative, but the people who really need to read this book probably never would. "

" This book basically chronicles the history of world religions through the eyes of people who doubted them. It was very interesting to see just how old the basic arguments against belief are and how they were carried on and added to through successive periods. "

" Page-turning (most of the time) precis of the great doubters and Schools of Doubt through the past 2,600 years. Ms. Hecht shows that every tradition of belief is preceded by the tradition of doubt. "

" An excellent, readable, throughly researched and noted history of religious doubt. Great general reference book for those interested in countering the bile that spews from the mouths and keyboards of the religious wrong. "

" A real gem. "

" My first skeptical book! "

" I tried to read it because it's such a great topic, but I gave up on it. The author writes like Mariah Carey sings. Obviously talented, but all caught up in her own talent with no respect for the song. Pity. "

" A tour through history with philosophers, mathematicians, and thinkers and their rejection of dogma. A must read for Americans unnerved by society's grip on progress in America. "

" I really like the idea of this book, and what I've read of it has been well-written and interesting. However, after having it sulk on my bedside table for three or four years, I've finally realized I'm never going to finish it. "

" Changed my world view forever. And I got to hear and meet the author. "

" One of the most lyrical and respectful books on relgious doubt out there. And, thankfully, covers more than just western religions. "

" I never before thought of the path of history as circling the Mediterranean Sea. A good read and very instructive. I learned a lot! "

" This is an enlightening read.It should serve as a reference book, after having been absorbed in first reading.Great source information for the origins of philosophical arguments. "

" Wonderful history of thinkers willing to question authority. Highly recommended. "

" A joy to read. I'm glad she covered the few characters that merge from Muslim civilisation. "

" Nice! 4 stars because I enjoyed it and found it informative, but the people who really need to read this book probably never would. "

" Interesting book. It's not all that fun of a read, but it's a font of information on religious doubt throughout the last few thousand years. "

" Page-turning (most of the time) precis of the great doubters and Schools of Doubt through the past 2,600 years. Ms. Hecht shows that every tradition of belief is preceded by the tradition of doubt. "

" This book basically chronicles the history of world religions through the eyes of people who doubted them. It was very interesting to see just how old the basic arguments against belief are and how they were carried on and added to through successive periods. "