Atheism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) - Softcover

Julian Baggini

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192804243 ISBN 13: 9780192804242

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2003

Synopsis

Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief which is characterized 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.

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Review:

lively and readable...ideal for a popular audience...his very short introduction, which packs into a hundred pages a wealth of insight and argument, is itself a wonderful commitment to the rational thought which he defends (Richard Norman, New Humanist)

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0192804243
• ISBN 13: 9780192804242
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 119