But failure to disprove something is not a good reason to b… - Richard Dawkins

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But failure to disprove something is not a good reason to believe it.

Richard Dawkins

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Richard Dawkins (born 26 March 1941) is a British evolutionary biologist and author. He is known for his advocacy of atheism.

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Birth Name: Clinton Richard Dawkins

Alternative Names: C. Dawkins • C. Richard Dawkins • Clinton Dawkins • CR Dawkins • R. Dawkins

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