Why people recommend it
The End of Faith by Sam Harris is a notable philosophical work that examines the dangers of religious extremism and offers a sharp critique of organized religion. On an episode of People I (Mostly) Admire in January 2023, host Steve Levitt discussed the publication of Harris's first book in 2004, noting that it served as a harsh condemnation of traditional religious institutions and managed to spend thirty-three weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Later, on an October 2015 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan referenced the book while conversing with guest Dave Rubin. Rogan cited arguments from The End of Faith when talking about ancient religious traditions, cultural dogmas, and the tendency of modern society to stubbornly cling to outdated ways of thinking. Across both podcast episodes, speakers acknowledged the profound impact of Harris's writing in launching his public prominence and igniting broader cultural debates surrounding secularism, modern rationality, and the role of faith in contemporary human civilization. The book continues to be cited by commentators evaluating the intersection of belief systems, morality, and public policy in the modern world.
Who recommended it
- Steve Levitt Discussed
- Joe Rogan Discussed
Steve Levitt — 1 mention
“Sam Harris came to prominence in 2004 with the publication of his first book the end of faith it was a harsh criticism of organized religion and has spent 33 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list”
Joe Rogan — 1 mention
“Not only are you right, but that's even what Sam wrote in End of Faith.”
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Other mentions (10: passing, ad reads, own books)
“As the host of the "Making Sense Podcast," creator of the Waking Up App, and the author of many seminal books on human nature and the human mind, including "The End of Faith," "The Moral Landscape," "Lying," "Free Will," and "Waking Up."”
“he has authored five five New York Times bestselling books, including The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason and Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion.”
“he's the host of the making sense podcast and the author of many seminal books on human nature and the human mind including the end of faith the moral landscape lying free will and waking up”
“Sam Harris is a neuroscientist and author of the New York Times bestsellers, The End of Faith”
“Sam Harris is a neuroscientist and author of the New York Times bestsellers, The End of Faith”
“what's up all right how are you man what's going on great Sam Harris ladies and gentlemen got Harris and Harris Dan and Sam”
“Sam Harris is a neuroscientist and author of the New York Times bestsellers, The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, and The Moral Landscape.”
“the example I I dealt with in my first book the end of Faith was uh and this was in reaction to a short book he did right after 9/11 called 911”
“This is a um this is really in my view a completion of the project I started with the end of faith where you know I I started by just noticing how divisive and unnecessary and and ultimately dangerous our our incompatible religious ideas are”
“it was one of my books Hoodwinked was it letters to a Christian Nation I don't know it was either that or the end of Faith”