{"product_id":"book-c5ac","title":"The Varieties of Scientific Experience","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl Sagan's prophetic vision of the tragic resurgence of fundamentalism and the hope-filled potential of the next great development in human spirituality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late great astronomer and astrophysicist describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, Sagan presents his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design, and a new concept of science as \"informed worship.\" Originally presented at the centennial celebration of the famous Gifford Lectures in Scotland in 1985 but never published, this book offers a unique encounter with one of the most remarkable minds of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroductory music from the original score for \u003ci\u003eCOSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e composed by Alan Silvestri, used with permission from Cosmos Studios, Inc. and Chappers Music. All rights reserved. Special thanks to Fuzzy Planets, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49382159352112,"sku":"BDc5ac","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD [10]","offer_id":49382159384880,"sku":"10c5ac","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Audio CD [40]","offer_id":49382159417648,"sku":"40c5ac","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/c5ac-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773826011","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-c5ac","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}