Philosophy and religion are not one and the same. But, of what use is philosophy if it doesn’t touch religion? and of what use is religion if it has nothing to do with philosophy? Well, that is at least how my thinking works. My favorite philosopher of the modern age is Bertrand Russell. I don’t… Continue reading Philosophy & Religion
Month: September 2018
Book Review: The God Delusion
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is certainly a strong influencer of rational thoughts in the human mind. It singularly targets religion and shows the hollowness of several beliefs that are no match to the encompassing reality of the theory of evolution. So much to the point… Continue reading Book Review: The God Delusion
Book Review: Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson My rating: 4 of 5 stars A well written biography about Steve Jobs that gets a little too judgmental at times, especially when talking about Steve Job’s not so glamorous personal moments in life. The biographer got exclusive access to Jobs and his network of friends and family to write… Continue reading Book Review: Steve Jobs
Book Review: Breaking India -Western Interventions in Dravidian and Dalit Faultlines
Breaking India: Western Interventions in Dravidian and Dalit Faultlines by Rajiv Malhotra My rating: 5 of 5 stars A very interesting book that does a good job of identifying all the agents and agencies silently and openly involved in bringing down the fabric of a centralized democracy that is India hinging on a majority religion… Continue reading Book Review: Breaking India -Western Interventions in Dravidian and Dalit Faultlines