The Magic of Reality

Description

The Magic of Reality: How We Know What’s Really True is a non-fiction novel by Richard Dawkins, with illustrations by Dave McKean and published in 2011.
Summary
In this book, the author takes the reader through some of the things that separate science from mythology or religion and highlights how science paints a more authentic picture of reality.
Important Sections
What Is Reality?: Here, Dawkins introduces the term reality and tells the reader what it is or can be.
Who Was the First Person?: He traced the origin of man and human life on the earth.
Why Do Bad Things Happen?: Dawkins introduces the concept of evil and teaches how it should be understood science and philosophy, respectively.
Themes
Science versus Mythology: Dawkins contests that science rather than mythology has a better picture of the whole world.
He stresses the ability to think critical and skeptical concerning reality.
The Power of Science: Dawkins proves the power of science in describing natural phenomena and improving human lives.
Reception
Best Seller: The Magic of Reality quickly became a best seller in both the UK and the US.
Positive Reviews: The book gained positive reviews from scientists, philosophers, and literary critics.
Awards: The Magic of Reality was awarded the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize in 2012.