Giving the Devil His Due

This collection of essays by best-selling author Michael Shermer advocates for the importance of free speech and open inquiry across various domains including politics, science, and culture. Through five key themes—free thought, politics, scientific humanism, religion, and controversial intellectual ideas—the book emphasizes the necessity of allowing diverse voices to be heard for society’s safety and progress. Shermer argues that safeguarding free expression is essential to prevent censorship and maintain open debate.