Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life
2012•9.0/10
Documentary
Ratings
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Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life is a three-part television documentary presented by Richard Dawkins which explores what reason and science might offer in major events of human lives. He argues that ideas about the soul and the afterlife, of sin and God's purpose have shaped human thinking for thousands of years. He believes science can provide answers to some of these old questions we used to entrust to religion.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 15, 2012
Last Aired
October 29, 2012
Networks
Channel 4
Created By
Richard Dawkins
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2012-10-15
Richard Dawkins examines sin. He asks whether the old religious rules about what is right and wrong are helpful and explores what science can tell us about how to be good.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2012-10-22
Richard Dawkins explores what science can tell us about death. He even has his entire genome sequenced to reveal the genetic indicators of how he himself may die.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2012-10-29
Why does an atheist bother to get up in the morning? Richard Dawkins asks how people find meaning in life, in a world shaking off religious faith, and where existence is ruled by chance.
