The fact that we slowly apprehend our world, rather than su… - Richard Dawkins

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The fact that we slowly apprehend our world, rather than suddenly discover it, should not subtract from its wonder.

Richard Dawkins

Unweaving the Rainbow: Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder · April 5, 2000 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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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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