{"product_id":"the-probability-of-god-isbn-9781400054787","title":"The Probability of God","description":"Does God exist?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is probably the most debated question in the history of mankind.   Scholars, scientists, and philosophers have spent their lifetimes trying to prove   or disprove the existence of God, only to have their theories crucified by other   scholars, scientists, and philosophers. Where the debate breaks down is in the ambiguities   and colloquialisms of language. But, by using a universal, unambiguous language—namely,   mathematics—can this question finally be answered definitively? That’s what Dr. Stephen   Unwin attempts to do in this riveting, accessible, and witty book, \u003ci\u003eThe Probability   of God\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At its core, this groundbreaking book reveals how a math equation developed   more than 200 years ago by noted European philosopher Thomas Bayes can be used to   calculate the probability that God exists. The equation itself is much more complicated   than a simple coin toss (heads, He’s up there running the show; tails, He’s not).   Yet Dr. Unwin writes with a clarity that makes his mathematical proof easy for even   the nonmathematician to understand and a verve that makes his book a delight to read.   Leading you carefully through each step in his argument, he demonstrates in the end   that God does indeed exist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Whether you’re a devout believer and agree with Dr.   Unwin’s proof or are unsure about all things divine, you will find this provocative   book enlightening and engaging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “One of the most innovative works [in the science   and religion movement] is \u003ci\u003eThe Probability of God\u003c\/i\u003e...An entertaining exercise in thinking.”—Michael   Shermer, \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Unwin’s book [is] peppered with wry, self-deprecating   humor that makes the scientific discussions more accessible...Spiritually inspiring.”--\u003ci\u003eChicago   Sun Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A pleasantly breezy account of some complicated matters well worth learning   about.”--\u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia Inquirer \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “One of the best things about the book is its humor.”--\u003ci\u003eCleveland   Plain Dealer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “In a book that is surprisingly lighthearted and funny, Unwin manages   to pack in a lot of facts about science and philosophy.”--\u003ci\u003eSalt Lake Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\"Unwin's book, which is peppered with wry, self-deprecating humor that makes the scientific discussions more accessible, may prove spiritually inspiring.\"—\u003ci\u003eChicago Sun Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A pleasantly breezy account of some complicated matters well worth learning about.\"–\u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stephen Unwin has pulled off the seemingly impossible—a profound and instructive discussion of God delivered in an entertaining, witty and no-nonsense style. His quirky prose conceals a wealth of information about science, religion and the grounds for rational belief. He bypasses the indulgent obscurantism so characteristic of contemporary theological writing and goes straight to the heart of the matter: Is belief in God a reasonable deduction given the evidence? That Unwin can achieve this with minimal mathematics is a testimony to his incisive mind and impressive writing skills.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Paul Davies, Templeton Prize winner and author of \u003cb\u003eThe Mind of God\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eThe Cosmic Blueprint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is very bad news for anyone planning a career in Evil. Engaging, witty, concise and clear, Dr. Unwin's book achieves two impossible things: it makes Theology and Probability Theory accessible to humans.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Rob Grant, co-creator of the \"Red Dwarf\" television series and author of \u003cb\u003eBackwards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The Probability of God is witty, it's fun to read--you keep wanting to goon, chapter after chapter, and keep going to figure out this probability. Ifyou're looking for a book that's intellectually stimulating, kind of fun,and compelling-- this is it.\"\u003cbr\u003e-WOSU\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Yes, the book has humor, a trait that math sorely needs... I especially liked the way he mixed humor and scientific rigor.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eColumbus Dispatch\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stephen Unwin has boldly gone where no theoretical physicist has gone before.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eDayton Daily News\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Unwin did not set out to prove one way or another the existence of God. He just wanted to figure the odds.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eAustralian Herald Sun\u003c\/i\u003eStephen D. Unwin, Ph.D., received his doctorate in theoretical physics from the University of Manchester for his research in the field of quantum gravity. Dr. Unwin has written for \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e, among other influential scientific journals. Formerly the technical attaché to the United States Department of Energy for the British government, he is president of his own consulting firm, specializing in risk management for various Fortune 100 clients. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.","brand":"Forum Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300359753957,"sku":"NP9781400054787","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781400054787.jpg?v=1767741084","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-probability-of-god-isbn-9781400054787","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}