Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating volume bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments on every page. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name.
* An accessible yet scholarly commentary on hot-button issues in the debate over religious belief
* Teaches critical thinking skills through detailed, rational argument
* Objectively considers each myth on its merits
* Includes a history of atheism and its advocates, an appendix detailing atheist organizations, and an extensive bibliography
* Explains the differences between atheism and related concepts such as agnosticism and naturalism
About the author
Russell Blackford is Conjoint Lecturer in the School of
Humanities and Social Science at the University of Newcastle,
Australia. A renowned philosopher, literary critic, author and
commentator on a range of topics including legal and political
philosophy, philosophy of religion, meta-ethics, and philosophical
bioethics, he is a prolific essayist and author whose works include
Freedom of Religion and the Secular State (Wiley-Blackwell,
2012). Dr Blackford is editor-in-chief of the Journal of
Evolution and Technology.
Udo Schüklenk is Professor of Philosophy at
Queen’s University, Canada, where he holds the Ontario
Research Chair in Bioethics. A renowned bioethicist, he is joint
editor-in-chief of the international journals Bioethics and
Developing World Bioethics. A prolific author and editor, he
has produced 7 books and published more than 130 articles in
international journals and anthologies, mostly on public health
ethics, research ethics and end-of-life issues. He recently
chaired an international expert panel drafting a landmark
report on end-of-life care on behalf of the Royal Society of
Canada.
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