Atheism: A Very Short Introduction

by Baggini, Julian

• ISBN13: 9780192804242
• ISBN10: 0192804243
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-28
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

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.

Author Biography

Julian Baggini is editor of The Philosophers' Magazine.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. viii
List of illustrations	p. x
What is atheism?	p. 1
The case for atheism	p. 12
Atheist ethics	p. 37
Meaning and purpose	p. 57
Atheism in history	p. 73
Against religion?	p. 91
Conclusion	p. 108
References and further reading	p. 113
Index	p. 117
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