Atheism : a very short introduction / Julian Baggini.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baggini, Julian.

Series:

Very short introductions ; 99.

Very short introductions ; 99

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Atheism.

Physical Description:

119 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.

Summary:

Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief which is characterised by a rejection of values and purpose and a fierce opposition to religion. 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. It also confronts the failure of officially atheist states in the Twentieth Century. The book presents an intellectual case for atheism that rests as much upon positive arguments for its truth as on negative arguments against religion. Julian Baggini is editor and co-founder of The Philosophers' Magazine. He is the author of several books on philosophy including Making Sense: Philosophy Behind the Headlines and New British Philosophy: The Interviews (with Jeremy Stangroom). He has also written for newspapers, magazines and academic journals.

Contents:

2 The case for atheism 12

3 Atheist ethics 37

4 Meaning and purpose 57

5 Atheism in history 73

6 Against religion? 91.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-116) and index.

ISBN:

0192804243

OCLC:

52972452