Special Issue: "Seven Reasons Why People Hate Reason." NEW SCIENTIST July 14, 2008.

From religious fundamentalism to pseudoscience, it seems that forces are attacking the Enlightenment world view – characterised by rational, scientific thinking – from all sides. The debate seems black and white: you’re either with reason, or you’re against it. But is it so simple? In a series of special essays, our contributors look more carefully at some of the most provocative charges against reason. The results suggest that for all the Enlightenment has achieved, we still have a lot of work to do. . . . Access the issue here: http://www.newscientist.com/channel/opinion/dn14312-seven-reasons-why-people-hate-reason.html.