An unintimidating guide to Atheism and secular philosophy Atheism For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes an unbiased look into the philosophical worldview of the lack of belief in gods. This approachable book showcases how atheism is a spectrum, from showing the secular values and lifestyles that resonate with many atheists to also showing how atheism can connect to other philosophical views such agnosticism, secular humanism, and more. Learn about the deep history of atheism, how atheism appears in popular culture, and how atheist philosophy and perspective can apply to topics like artificial…mehr
An unintimidating guide to Atheism and secular philosophy Atheism For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes an unbiased look into the philosophical worldview of the lack of belief in gods. This approachable book showcases how atheism is a spectrum, from showing the secular values and lifestyles that resonate with many atheists to also showing how atheism can connect to other philosophical views such agnosticism, secular humanism, and more. Learn about the deep history of atheism, how atheism appears in popular culture, and how atheist philosophy and perspective can apply to topics like artificial intelligence and the climate crisis. * Explore what atheism is and isn't * Examine the beliefs of nonbelievers * Discover atheist perspective on important philosophical questions * Find out how the internet has shaped atheism and secular communities If you're looking for a stronger understanding of religious nonbelief, Atheism For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the accessible guide for you.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Dale McGowan, PhD, writes the popular secular blog The Meming of Life, teaches secular parenting workshops across North America, and is executive director of Foundation Beyond Belief, a humanist charitable organization. He has been interviewed in major publications, such as Newsweek and the New York Times, and was 2008 Harvard Humanist of the Year.
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Introduction 1 Part I: Understanding What Atheism Is 7 Chapter 1: Meeting Atheism 9 Chapter 2: Unweaving the Rainbow of Disbelief 19 Chapter 3: Recognizing What Atheists Do and Don't Believe - and Why 37 Part II: Following Atheism through the Ages 63 Chapter 4: Finding Atheism in the Ancient World 65 Chapter 5: Going Medieval 79 Chapter 6: Enlightening Strikes 91 Chapter 7: Opening a Golden Age of Freethought 107 Chapter 8: Growing Up in the Tumultuous 20th Century 121 Chapter 9: Voicing a New Atheism, and a New Humanism, for the 21st Century 145 Part III: Reading the Great Works of Atheism 169 Chapter 10: Uncovering Lost, Secret, Censored, and Forbidden Works 171 Chapter 11: Sampling Important Works: Deep Thoughts, Big Thinkers 183 Chapter 12: Laughing in Disbelief: Challenging the Divine with Humor 203 Chapter 13: Reawakening Passionate Disbelief: Key Works of the 21st Century 217 Part IV: Living a Full Life without Belief in God 233 Chapter 14: Getting Personal with Atheism Today 235 Chapter 15: Being Good with or without God 253 Chapter 16 : Seeing the World Naturally 275 Chapter 17: Being an Atheist in a Religious World 291 Chapter 18: Getting the Best of Religion and Leaving the Rest 311 Part V: The Part of Tens 327 Chapter 19: Ten Surprising Things about Atheists and Other Nonbelievers 329 Chapter 20: Ten (Plus One) Famous People You May Not Know are Nonbelievers 335 Chapter 21: Ten Fun and Easy Ways to Explore Atheism 343 Index 351
Introduction 1 Part I: Understanding What Atheism Is 7 Chapter 1: Meeting Atheism 9 Chapter 2: Unweaving the Rainbow of Disbelief 19 Chapter 3: Recognizing What Atheists Do and Don't Believe - and Why 37 Part II: Following Atheism through the Ages 63 Chapter 4: Finding Atheism in the Ancient World 65 Chapter 5: Going Medieval 79 Chapter 6: Enlightening Strikes 91 Chapter 7: Opening a Golden Age of Freethought 107 Chapter 8: Growing Up in the Tumultuous 20th Century 121 Chapter 9: Voicing a New Atheism, and a New Humanism, for the 21st Century 145 Part III: Reading the Great Works of Atheism 169 Chapter 10: Uncovering Lost, Secret, Censored, and Forbidden Works 171 Chapter 11: Sampling Important Works: Deep Thoughts, Big Thinkers 183 Chapter 12: Laughing in Disbelief: Challenging the Divine with Humor 203 Chapter 13: Reawakening Passionate Disbelief: Key Works of the 21st Century 217 Part IV: Living a Full Life without Belief in God 233 Chapter 14: Getting Personal with Atheism Today 235 Chapter 15: Being Good with or without God 253 Chapter 16 : Seeing the World Naturally 275 Chapter 17: Being an Atheist in a Religious World 291 Chapter 18: Getting the Best of Religion and Leaving the Rest 311 Part V: The Part of Tens 327 Chapter 19: Ten Surprising Things about Atheists and Other Nonbelievers 329 Chapter 20: Ten (Plus One) Famous People You May Not Know are Nonbelievers 335 Chapter 21: Ten Fun and Easy Ways to Explore Atheism 343 Index 351
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