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Record Nr.

UNINA9910830547403321

Autore

Blackford Russell <1954->

Titolo

50 great myths about atheism / / Russell Blackford, Udo Schüklenk

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Place of publication not identified], : John Wiley, 2013

©2013

ISBN

1-118-60772-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (ix, 274 pages)

Disciplina

211/.8

Soggetti

Atheism

Religion

Philosophy & Religion

Rationalism

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-280) and index.

Nota di contenuto

What is atheism? -- Atheist living -- Atheism, ethics, and the soul -- Name calling -- Horrible, strident atheists -- Faith and reason -- Religion and science -- No future for atheism? -- The rise of modern atheism -- International atheist and related organizations.

Sommario/riassunto

Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating volume bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments on every page. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name. An accessible yet scholarly commentary on hot-button issues in the debate over religious belief. Teaches critical thinking skills through detailed, rational argument. Objectively considers each myth on its merits. Includes a history of atheism and its advocates, an appendix detailing atheist organizations, and an extensive bibliography. Explains the differences between atheism and related concepts such as agnosticism and naturalism.