“The first-cause and prime-mover argument, brilliantly proffered by St. Thomas Aquinas in the fourteenth century (and brilliantly refuted by David Hume in the eighteenth century), is easily turned aside with just one more question: Who or what caused and moved God?”
Quote by Michael Shermer
Work
Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time
This book delves into the psychological and social factors that contribute to the acceptance of unfounded beliefs and practices, examining various phenomena across different cultures and historical periods. more
Author
Michael Shermer
Michael Shermer is an American writer, historian, and science writer. Born on September 8, 1954, he is known for his research on science, pseudoscience, and rational behavior. Shermer is a contributing writer for 'Scientific American' magazine and the founder and publisher of 'Skeptic' magazine. His writings cover a wide range of topics from history to scientific philosophy. more
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