LEADER 02419oam 2200493zu 450 001 9910133730003321 005 20221004164243.0 010 $a1-118-60772-4 035 $a(CKB)3280000000033573 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000952786 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11572710 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000952786 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10906299 035 $a(PQKB)10404820 035 $a(EXLCZ)993280000000033573 100 $a20160829d2013 uy 101 0 $aeng 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$a50 great myths about atheism /$fRussell Blackford, Udo Schüklenk 210 31$a[Place of publication not identified]$cJohn Wiley$d2013 210 4$dİ2013 215 $a1 online resource (ix, 274 pages) 300 $aBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph 311 $a0-470-67404-0 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 242-280) and index. 327 $aWhat 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. 330 $aTackling 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. 606 $aAtheism$vMiscellanea 606 $aReligion$2HILCC 606 $aPhilosophy & Religion$2HILCC 606 $aRationalism$2HILCC 615 0$aAtheism 615 7$aReligion 615 7$aPhilosophy & Religion 615 7$aRationalism 676 $a211/.8 700 $aBlackford$b Russell$f1954-$0888959 801 0$bPQKB 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910133730003321 996 $a50 great myths about atheism$92244485 997 $aUNINA