The Four Horsemen: Hour 2 of 2 - Discussions with Richard Dawkins, Ep 1
Published 2009-02-24
All four authors have recently received a large amount of media attention for their writings against religion - some positive, and some negative. In this conversation the group trades stories of the public's reaction to their recent books, their unexpected successes, criticisms and common misrepresentations. They discuss the tough questions about religion that face the world today, and propose new strategies for going forward.
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Books by these authors:
"The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins
"The End of Faith" by Sam Harris
"Letter to a Christian Nation" by Sam Harris
"God is Not Great" by Christopher Hitchens
"Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon" by Daniel Dennett
Produced by The Richard Dawkins Foundation and R. Elisabeth Cornwell
Filmed and Edited by Josh Timonen
All Comments (21)
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Hitchens worst nightmare is to wake up in a world where everyone agreed with him lol
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I wish this was 4 hours long. But I’m grateful it even exists at all.
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We lost a great man 10 years ago today. You'll never be forgotten. RIP Hitch!
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I can literally listen to Hitchens talk about the sound of running water and still remain fascinated and wanting more.
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That was hilarious when Hitchens said he wouldn't wish people to lose faith altogether, for fear that he would have nobody to argue with. As someone who loves a good heated debate/ argument, I know where he is coming from. The look on Dawkin's face was priceless. I'm loving these videos.
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I'm not surprised Daniel Dennett likes christmas, I mean look at him!😙
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The fact that Hitch can provide deep insight, at or above the level of a brilliant neuroscientist, evolutionary biologist, and philosopher, goes to show what an brilliant person he was. He cared about nothing but gaining insight into the universe and spreading knowledge and intellectual freedom to the world.
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4 intellectual academic freethinkers. A breath of fresh air. I wish these guys ran countrys! (RIP Christopher Hitchens)
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I can honestly say that, watching this, I frequently felt that there is no place I would rather be than in a room with these four men. I also felt acute regret on the passing of Christopher Hitchens, who, more than anyone I have had the pleasure of listening to, embodied the epitome of the ideal skeptic. He listened and heard, and always had the courtesy to say what needed to be said with far more eloquence than most of us will ever muster in a lifetime. The world has lost a rare man.
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I especially respect their willingness to disagree with each other.
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The best 2 hours of conversation I've seen in a long time. I think I come back and watch this every year or so to remember how meaningful, peaceful conversation and thinking is done.
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Does anyone else notice, in observing Hitchens, that he sometimes backs himself into a corner for a moment in conversation, and the subsequent challenge and questioning only makes himself sharper and reach for deeper truths? Clearly he’s a powerful intellect, and we watch him transcend himself in these moments
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Hitchens is dearly missed.
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Thank you for posting this. I can't begin to explain how influantial these men have been in my life. It's truly an honour to sit here and listen to them freely talk without being interrupted.
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48:11 I think what impressed me the most was when Sam made Christopher chuckle 😊
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Hitchens on Christmas: "It's a good old norse booze-up, and why the hell not?" lol
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Three of my gurus who saved me from pit of ignorance I had been living for first part of my life.
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Best things in life last very short, we must appreciate them while we can. We miss you Hitch.
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Hitchens talked about Dawkins reaction to his not wanting the rid the world of religion moment at 10:45 at the end of the documentary "Collision" and said quote, "The incredulity with which he looked at me, stays with me still. I've got to say." I'm really glad I got to see that moment in this video.
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I love how chill dennett is.
