Author: Eric Metaxas
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1684512093
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Is Atheism Dead? is an entertaining, impressively wide-ranging, and decidedly provocative answer to that famous 1966 TIME cover that itself provocatively asked “Is God Dead?” In a voice that is by turns witty, muscular, and poetic, Metaxas intentionally echoes C.S. Lewis and G.K. Chesterton in cheerfully and logically making his astonishing case, along the way presenting breathtaking—and often withering—new evidence and arguments against the idea of a Creatorless universe. Taken all together, he shows atheism not merely to be implausible and intellectually sloppy, but now demonstrably ridiculous. Perhaps the only unanswered question on the subject is why we couldn’t see this sooner, and how embarrassed we should be about it.
Is Atheism Dead?
Author: Eric Metaxas
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1684512093
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Is Atheism Dead? is an entertaining, impressively wide-ranging, and decidedly provocative answer to that famous 1966 TIME cover that itself provocatively asked “Is God Dead?” In a voice that is by turns witty, muscular, and poetic, Metaxas intentionally echoes C.S. Lewis and G.K. Chesterton in cheerfully and logically making his astonishing case, along the way presenting breathtaking—and often withering—new evidence and arguments against the idea of a Creatorless universe. Taken all together, he shows atheism not merely to be implausible and intellectually sloppy, but now demonstrably ridiculous. Perhaps the only unanswered question on the subject is why we couldn’t see this sooner, and how embarrassed we should be about it.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1684512093
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Is Atheism Dead? is an entertaining, impressively wide-ranging, and decidedly provocative answer to that famous 1966 TIME cover that itself provocatively asked “Is God Dead?” In a voice that is by turns witty, muscular, and poetic, Metaxas intentionally echoes C.S. Lewis and G.K. Chesterton in cheerfully and logically making his astonishing case, along the way presenting breathtaking—and often withering—new evidence and arguments against the idea of a Creatorless universe. Taken all together, he shows atheism not merely to be implausible and intellectually sloppy, but now demonstrably ridiculous. Perhaps the only unanswered question on the subject is why we couldn’t see this sooner, and how embarrassed we should be about it.
Atheism
Author: George H. Smith
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 1615929959
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
"Does a god exist? This question has undoubtedly been asked, in one form or another, since man has had the ability to communicate. . . Thousands of volumes have been written on the subject of a god, and the vast majority have answered the questions with a resounding 'Yes!' " "You are about to read a minority viewpoint." With this intriguing introduction, George H. Smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by man - the concept of a supreme being. With painstaking scholarship and rigorous arguments, Mr. Smith examines, dissects, and refutes the myriad "proofs" offered by theists - the defenses of sophisticated, professional theologians, as well as the average religious layman. He explores the historical and psychological havoc wrought by religion in general - and concludes that religious belief cannot have any place in the life of modern, rational man. "It is not my purpose to convert people to atheism . . . (but to) demonstrate that the belief in God is irrational to the point of absurdity. If a person wishes to continue believing in a god, that is his prerogative, but he can no longer excuse his belief in the name of reason and moral necessity."
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 1615929959
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
"Does a god exist? This question has undoubtedly been asked, in one form or another, since man has had the ability to communicate. . . Thousands of volumes have been written on the subject of a god, and the vast majority have answered the questions with a resounding 'Yes!' " "You are about to read a minority viewpoint." With this intriguing introduction, George H. Smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by man - the concept of a supreme being. With painstaking scholarship and rigorous arguments, Mr. Smith examines, dissects, and refutes the myriad "proofs" offered by theists - the defenses of sophisticated, professional theologians, as well as the average religious layman. He explores the historical and psychological havoc wrought by religion in general - and concludes that religious belief cannot have any place in the life of modern, rational man. "It is not my purpose to convert people to atheism . . . (but to) demonstrate that the belief in God is irrational to the point of absurdity. If a person wishes to continue believing in a god, that is his prerogative, but he can no longer excuse his belief in the name of reason and moral necessity."
The Death of Ignorant Atheism
Author: James Duncan
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN: 9781483665313
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The death of ignorant atheism effectively shows atheism to be false. In this book, James Duncan seeks to clear up the misconceptions associated with atheism and belief in God, and draw attention to the fact that the true meaning of atheism is virtually unknown to the general public. Most people are unaware of the fact that there are actually two different groups of people with completely different beliefs who both identify themselves as 'atheists'. The first and most common group are those who are simply unaware of the true philosophical understanding of the term "God", and therefore profess to atheists out of ignorance. The second type are those who know that atheism is unworkable, but deny the existence of a creator for their own private reasons. This book demonstrates how the most common arguments in favour of atheism cannot withstand simple logical analysis.
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN: 9781483665313
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The death of ignorant atheism effectively shows atheism to be false. In this book, James Duncan seeks to clear up the misconceptions associated with atheism and belief in God, and draw attention to the fact that the true meaning of atheism is virtually unknown to the general public. Most people are unaware of the fact that there are actually two different groups of people with completely different beliefs who both identify themselves as 'atheists'. The first and most common group are those who are simply unaware of the true philosophical understanding of the term "God", and therefore profess to atheists out of ignorance. The second type are those who know that atheism is unworkable, but deny the existence of a creator for their own private reasons. This book demonstrates how the most common arguments in favour of atheism cannot withstand simple logical analysis.
The Age of Atheists
Author: Peter Watson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476754314
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Examines atheism as a modern intellectual achievement that has motivated individuals to pursue invention and self-reliance, citing the accomplishments of secular philosophers, scientists, and artists who have worked in the absence of religious belief.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476754314
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Examines atheism as a modern intellectual achievement that has motivated individuals to pursue invention and self-reliance, citing the accomplishments of secular philosophers, scientists, and artists who have worked in the absence of religious belief.
The Evolution of Atheism
Author: Stephen LeDrew
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0190225173
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
In The Evolution of Atheism, Stephen LeDrew argues that militant atheists have more in common with religious fundamentalists than they would care to admit, advancing what LeDrew calls secular fundamentalism. LeDrew draws on public relations campaigns, publications, podcasts, and in-depth interviews to explore the belief systems, internal logics, and self-contradictions of atheists. He argues that evolving understandings of what atheism means, and how it should be put into action, are threatening to irrevocably fragment the movement.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0190225173
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
In The Evolution of Atheism, Stephen LeDrew argues that militant atheists have more in common with religious fundamentalists than they would care to admit, advancing what LeDrew calls secular fundamentalism. LeDrew draws on public relations campaigns, publications, podcasts, and in-depth interviews to explore the belief systems, internal logics, and self-contradictions of atheists. He argues that evolving understandings of what atheism means, and how it should be put into action, are threatening to irrevocably fragment the movement.
The Real Face of Atheism
Author: Ravi Zacharias
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 0801065119
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
This analysis of atheism, drawn from a wide range of philosophy and history, exposes its flaws while defending the purpose and meaning that Christ brings to one's life.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 0801065119
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
This analysis of atheism, drawn from a wide range of philosophy and history, exposes its flaws while defending the purpose and meaning that Christ brings to one's life.
Life After Death
Author: Dinesh D'Souza
Publisher: Regnery Publishing
ISBN: 1596980990
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Drawing on some of the most powerful theories and trends in physics, biology, philosophy, and psychology, D'Souza concludes that belief in life after deathoffers depth and significance to this life.
Publisher: Regnery Publishing
ISBN: 1596980990
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Drawing on some of the most powerful theories and trends in physics, biology, philosophy, and psychology, D'Souza concludes that belief in life after deathoffers depth and significance to this life.
Atheism: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Julian Baggini
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192804243
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Do you think of atheists as immoral pessimists who live their lives without meaning, purpose, or values? Think again! Atheism: A Very Short Introduction sets out to dispel the myths that surround atheism and show how a life without religious belief can be positive, meaningful, and moral.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192804243
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Do you think of atheists as immoral pessimists who live their lives without meaning, purpose, or values? Think again! Atheism: A Very Short Introduction sets out to dispel the myths that surround atheism and show how a life without religious belief can be positive, meaningful, and moral.
Culture and the Death of God
Author: Terry Eagleton
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300203993
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
Offers new observations on the persistence of God in modern times, and considers how the war on terror and a post-9/11 society has impacted atheism.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300203993
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
Offers new observations on the persistence of God in modern times, and considers how the war on terror and a post-9/11 society has impacted atheism.
Difficult Atheism
Author: Christopher Watkin
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748677275
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Drawing primarily on the work of Alain Badiou and Jean-Luc Nancy, plus Quentin Meillassoux and Slavoj Zizek, Watkin explores the theme of atheism through the ideas of the death of God and nihilism in contemporary French philosophy.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748677275
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Drawing primarily on the work of Alain Badiou and Jean-Luc Nancy, plus Quentin Meillassoux and Slavoj Zizek, Watkin explores the theme of atheism through the ideas of the death of God and nihilism in contemporary French philosophy.