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. Ruse also provides a full exposition of his own position, which he labels 'Darwinian Existentialism'.
By:
Michael Ruse (Florida State University) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 150mm,
Width: 230mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 130g ISBN:9781108731492 ISBN 10: 110873149X Series:Elements in Religion and Monotheism Pages: 75 Publication Date:08 August 2019 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Why atheism?; 2. The new atheists; 3. Critique; 4. Critique continued; 5. Epilogue: Darwinian existentialism.
Reviews for Monotheism and Contemporary Atheism
'Ruse's newest book on atheism is one of the best introductory texts to the subject in print … an excellent primer for students who are studying some of the basic reasons for faith and unbelief.' Glenn B. Siniscalchi, Religious Studies Review