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Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief which is characterized by a rejection of values and purpose and a fierce opposition to religion. This book sets out to dispel the myths that surround atheism and show how a life without religious belief can be positive and moral.Tags
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As a follower of Christ, I think, the book is well-written. I thoroughly enjoyed the style of writing. If you have not read about Atheism, I'd recommend this introductory. A better book on Atheism would be by J.L Mackie, "Miracle of Theism."
I grew up as an Atheist but converted as a Follower of Christ, I revisit my old beliefs. The arguments in the book are good for a short introduction, whether Theist or Atheist, should read and be informed.
Deus Vult
Gottfried
I grew up as an Atheist but converted as a Follower of Christ, I revisit my old beliefs. The arguments in the book are good for a short introduction, whether Theist or Atheist, should read and be informed.
Deus Vult
Gottfried
Baggini always writes clearly and well. This book covers what atheism is and is not, gives some of its history, discusses its critics, and describes the foundations of ethics available to atheists and non-atheists alike.
It is a quick read, shorter than some other works in the Very Short Introduction series.
It was first published in 2003, a few years before the term New Atheism became popular. So this, 2021, second edition adds a chapter about that movement and the world's reaction to it.
It is a quick read, shorter than some other works in the Very Short Introduction series.
It was first published in 2003, a few years before the term New Atheism became popular. So this, 2021, second edition adds a chapter about that movement and the world's reaction to it.
As a follower of Christ, I think, the book is well-written. I thoroughly enjoyed the style of writing. If you have not read about Atheism, I'd recommend this introductory. A better book on Atheism would be by J.L Mackie, "Miracle of Theism."
I grew up as an Atheist but converted as a Follower of Christ, I revisit my old beliefs. The arguments in the book are good for a short introduction, whether Theist or Atheist, should read and be informed.
Deus Vult
Gottfried
I grew up as an Atheist but converted as a Follower of Christ, I revisit my old beliefs. The arguments in the book are good for a short introduction, whether Theist or Atheist, should read and be informed.
Deus Vult
Gottfried
Written by a knowledgable atheist. It was an easy read, it was a good learning tool, and it was a good argument for atheism (as good as one can expect).
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Author Information
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Julian Baggini is the author, co-author or editor of over twenty books including How the World Thinks: A Global History of Philosophy (2018); A Short History of Truth: Consolations for a Post-Truth World (2018); The Edge of Reason: A Rational Skeptic in an Irrational World (2017), and The Pig that Wants to be Eaten and 99 other thought experiments show more (2010). He was the founding editor of The Philosopher's Magazine and has worked with the think tanks The Institute of Public Policy Research, Demos and Counterpoint. He has written for numerous newspapers and magazines, including the Guardian, Prospect and Aeon, and makes regular appearances on radio and television. He is Academic Director of the Royal Institute of Philosophy and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Kent. His website is www.microphilosophy.net. show less
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- Canonical title
- Atheism: A Very Short Introduction
- Original title
- Atheism: A Very Short Introduction
- First words
- Preface
It has been a pleasure to write this book for the (until now at least) excellent Very Short Introductions series. In keeping with the ethos of this series I have aimed to keep the book readable and enjoyable, avoid... (show all)ing academic dryness, whilst at the same time endevouring to maintain a high standard of intellectual rigour and integrity. It is for others to judge whether I have succeeded.
Chapter 1
What is atheism?
A walk on the dark side?
When I was a child I attended a Roman Catholic primary school. It would serve the cause of militant atheism well if I could report beatings by nuns a... (show all)nd fondlings in the sacristy by randy priests, but neither gaudy tale would be true. On the contrary, I was raised in what could be seen as a gentle, benign religious environment. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)It is this realism that means atheism cannot ever be presented as an undiluted, positive joy. Real life is about accepting ups and downs, the good and the bad, the possiblilty of failure as well as the ambition to succeed. Atheism speaks to the truth about our human nature because it recognizes all this and does not seek to shield us from the truth by myth and superstition.
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