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He is, in his heart of hearts, an atheist. Good for him. But he feels it can be fun, and inspiring, and add wonder to life, and ease the difficulties of life, to have faith, broadly defined.
If he could see the wonder that is the natural world, a la Dawkins, he wouldn't need that faith. So long as one doesn't lose touch with realty, what is wrong with fantasy? is the question Yann Martel asks?
The issue is, unless one accepts one's myths in all seriousness, can they really ease the pains of life? However, once our myths are accepted seriously, don't we, per force, lose our firm grips on reality?
I myself am an atheist of the Dawkin stripe. And yet, I really enjoyed Life of Pi.
Pi is, after all, a transendental number.
What else can I help you with?
Where was Yann Martel born?
Yann Martel was born in Salamanca, Spain.
What is Yann Martel's birthday?
Yann Martel was born on June 25, 1963.
When was Yann Martel born?
Yann Martel was born on June 25, 1963.
How old is Yann Martel?
Yann Martel is 48 years old (birthdate: June 25, 1963).
What is Yann Martel's new book?
Beatrice & Virgil
Who wrote the book Life of Pi?
Yann Martel
Was Yann Martel married?
He got married 2 times.
What is the name of the author who won the Man Booker prize for the book Life of Pi?
Yann Martel won the Man Booker prize for his book "Life of Pi" in 2002.
Who wrote Life of Pi?
Yann Martel wrote Life of Pi.
Who won the 2002 Booker prize?
Yann Martel (the author of "Life of Pi")
Is yann martel gay?
Yann Martel, the Canadian author best known for his novel Life of Pi, has not publicly disclosed his sexual orientation. It is important to respect an individual's privacy in such matters unless they choose to share that information themselves.
Famous writers with first name starts with Y?
Yann Martel, who wrote Life of Pi.
