He shows how a select few used the power of fear and persecution to advance their own personal lot at the expense of countless innocents lives. He outlines the thinking and logic of the people during these turbulent times. He explores the catalyst that fueled the witch hunts in Europe. Sagan takes you on a journey back in time to the dark ages. I particularly enjoyed chapter 7 this chapter explores “The Demon Haunted World”. It is absolutely critical to our society to continue to advance our scientific exploration and implore our younger generations to take up the reigns of the science and push our boundaries of knowledge and understanding to even greater heights. Phenomena of past generations that were once considered acts of demons or alien invaders, are now easily explained by scientist. Science has provided mankind with a wealth of knowledge and technology throughout the ages. Sagan is trying so desperately to relay to his readers. Science provides the answers to life’s deepest mysteries. Upon the conclusion of this book, I realized that science is critical to our society. He fears that science is what separates us from the people of the dark ages. He warns that the institution of science in America is in sharp decline. Carl Sagan attempts to relay the importance of science and its method as an invaluable tool in the growth and advancement of mankind. Carl Sagan carefully presents each individual phenomenon to the reader and explains them away by simple science. This book gives its reader the opportunity to investigate all of the fascinating tales of paranormal activity, extraterrestrial visitors, witchcraft, demons, and numerous other unusual phenomenon that have been pestering mankind throughout the ages. The Demon Haunted World By Carl Sagan is truly a wonderful piece of literature.

Carl sagan a candle in the dark