Atheism: What Everyone Needs to Know®
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.15 (680 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199334587 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Unlike the New Atheists, Ruse insists on a substantial discussion of the meaning and intellectual bases of theism before taking up the case against it." --Commonweal. He succeeds! As a nonbeliever who hesitates to call himself an atheist, he also strives in this book to be balanced and fair to his opponents. Haught, Professor Emeritus of Theology, Georgetown University"Atheism: What Everyone Needs to Know is an excellent scholarly yet very readable account of an important subject, which reveals its complexity and contradictions along with those of the human mind itself."-- Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University" Atheism: What Everyone Needs to Know, is in fact a refreshing contrast
James Watrous said A very good book on atheism, but I still believe in God. This is a very good book on atheism by the great Michael Ruse. Ruse is professor of the philosophy of science at Florida State University. Ruse if not a downright atheist is an agnostic with atheist leanings. I like it because it's an enjoyable book, written in a friendly yet academic manner. He takes the religious arguments seriously even if he doesn't agree with them. He also points out some of the flaws and negative aspects of atheism. His book is the antithesis of the writings of the so called new atheists. Don't even bother readi. Ruse is a person who can disagree so cleverly you think he may be agreeing with you Since September 11, 2001, the question of religion and its role in society has been more focused on than in the past, especially on the side of negativity. While people like comedian Bill Maher and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have always been cynical and critical of religion, religion has seemed to be one of those things that was taboo to criticize. Not so much after the September 11 attacks. From the then graduate student Sam Harris (The End of Faith)to eminent biologist Richard Dawkins (The God Delusion) to my per. Somewhat boring Pretty mediocre, often boring. Not a lot new here. It is not really clear why the author wrote a book that is more a meandering memoir, with some fairly interesting recapitulation of truths others have revealed. And there are gaps, such as the best naturalist explanation of morality. Not the best use of your time, but not quite a total waste.
He taught at the University of Guelph from 1965 to 2000, and then to avoid compulsory retirement moved south to Florida State University. His academic interests are in the history and philosophy of the biological sciences and he is an expert on the work and influence of Charles Darwin. He returned to Bristol to do his doctoral degree in philosophy. He is not a believer, but thinks that t
Over the last decade, "New Atheists" such as Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens have pushed the issue of atheism to the forefront of public discussion. Written in an easily accessible style, the book uses a question and answer format to examine the history of atheism, arguments for and against atheism, the relationship between religion and science, and the issue of the meaning of life-and whether or not one can be a happy and satisfied atheist. Yet very few of the ensuing debates and discussions have managed to provide a full and objective treatment of the subject.Atheism: