Irreligion : a mathematician explains why the arguments for God just don't add up / John Allen Paulos.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paulos, John Allen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Irreligion.

Atheism.

God.

Physical Description:

xvii, 158 pages ; 20 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Hill and Wang, 2008.

Summary:

Are there any logical reasons to believe in God? Mathematician Paulos thinks not. Here he presents the case for his own worldview, organizing his book into twelve chapters that refute the twelve arguments most often put forward for believing in God's existence. Interspersed among his twelve counterarguments are remarks on a variety of irreligious themes, ranging from the nature of miracles and creationist probability to cognitive illusions and prudential wagers. Special attention is paid to topics, arguments, and questions that spring from his incredulity "not only about religion but also about others' credulity." Despite the strong influence of his day job, Paulos says, there isn't a single mathematical formula in the book.--From publisher description.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9780809059195

0809059193

OCLC:

104879698

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