: Scepticism Inc. es una novela contempor�nea escrita por Bo Fowler y publicada en 1998 por Jonathan Cape. La historia, ambientada en el siglo XXI, explora temas de escepticismo y sociedad. Esta edici�n en tapa blanda tiene 247 p�ginas y est� escrita en ingl�s. EAN: 9780224051248 Tipo: Libros Categor�a: Literatura y Ficci�n T�tulo: Scepticism Inc. Autor: Bo Fowler Editorial: Random House UK Idioma: en P�ginas: 247 Formato: tapa blanda.

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Title: Scepticism Inc.
Publisher: Random House UK
Publication Date: 1998
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0224051245
ISBN 13: 9780224051248
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Aceptable

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Edgar Malroy is the founder of a metaphysical betting shop. A weary atheist, Edgar challenges people to put their money where their mouths are about their faith. If someone really believes that the 16th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is the one true incarnation, or that God is love, or that his grandfather's spirit lives in a tree, Edgar reasons he should be willing to bet money on it.Edgar is right. The metaphysical betting shops become incredibly popular as people of all faiths rush to outdo each other. After placing a bet, the bettor is given a receipt verifying the bet and amount, and a button with a question mark, stamped "Who knows?" It's no wonder that Edgar goes on to become the richest man in the world.As the competitive rage spreads, the betting shops indirectly cause a dangerous faith war, resulting in multiple popes, a beautiful messianic woman who claims to be God's messenger, and a technological meltdown with artificially intelligent home appliances. Meanwhile, there's an optimistic supermarket trolley climbing Mt. Everest, looking for God...

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Bo Fowler was born in 1971. He studied Philosophy at Bristol University before attending the University of East Anglia. Bo Fowler lives in London.

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