Faith and Its Critics : A Conversation.
Title:
Faith and Its Critics : A Conversation.
Author:
Fergusson, David.
ISBN:
9780191571381
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (204 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Atheism in Historical Perspective -- 2. The Credibility of Religious Belief: Claims and Counter-Claims -- 3. Darwinism: How Much Does It Explain? -- 4. Morality, Art, and Religion: Invention or Discovery? -- 5. Is Religion Bad For Our Health? Saints, Martyrs, and Terrorists -- 6. Sacred Texts: How Should We Read Them? -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- W -- Z.
Abstract:
A clear explanation of the ideas of recent critics of faith such as Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Sam Harris in the context of historical atheism and an accessible discussion of the most common themes that characterise contemporary debates on the place of faith in contemporary society, including Darwinism, ethics, and fundamentalism.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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