Monotheism and Contemporary Atheism

List of contents

1. Why atheism?; 2. The new atheists; 3. Critique; 4. Critique continued; 5. Epilogue: Darwinian existentialism.

Summary

In this Element, Michael Ruse offers a critical analysis of contemporary atheism. He puts special emphasis on the work of so-called 'New Atheists': Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchins, whose views are contrasted with those of Edward O. Wilson.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Ruse, Michael (Florida State University) Ruse, Ruse Michael
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2019
• EAN: 9781108731492
• ISBN: 978-1-108-73149-2
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Religion and Monot; Elements in Religion and Monotheism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Humanities (general); RELIGION / General, Philosophy of religion, Agnosticism and atheism, Agnosticism & Atheism