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The Portable Atheist

Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever
By Christopher Hitchens
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The Portable Atheist offers a stimulating journey through atheist and agnostic thought, curated by Christopher Hitchens, author of God Is Not Great. This collection features significant writings from historical and contemporary figures such as Lucretius, Spinoza, Darwin, Marx, Twain, Russell, Einstein, and more. With new contributions by Salman Rushdie, Ian McEwan, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Hitchens contextualises these voices to explore the case for a universe without God in a provocative and witty manner.
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This collection will resonate with readers interested in philosophy, religion, and secular thought. It suits atheists, agnostics, and anyone curious about critiques of religion or the intellectual history of disbelief, as well as fans of Christopher Hitchens and provocative literary and cultural debate.

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Christopher Hitchens's personally curated New York Times bestselling anthology of the most influential and important writings on atheism, including original pieces by Salman Rushdie and Ian McEwan

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From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of God Is Not Great, a provocative and entertaining guided tour of atheist and agnostic thought through the ages—with never-before-published pieces by Salman Rushdie, Ian McEwan, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

Christopher Hitchens continues to make the case for a splendidly godless universe in this first-ever gathering of the influential voices—past and present—that have shaped his side of the current (and raging) God/no-god debate. With Hitchens as your erudite and witty guide, you’ll be led through a wealth of philosophy, literature, and scientific inquiry, including generous portions of the words of Lucretius, Benedict de Spinoza, Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, Mark Twain, George Eliot, Bertrand Russell, Emma Goldman, H. L. Mencken, Albert Einstein, Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and many others, well-known and lesser known.

And they’re all set in context and commented upon as only Christopher Hitchens—political and literary journalist extraordinaire (Los Angeles Times)—can. Atheist? Believer? Uncertain? No matter: The Portable Atheist will speak to you and engage you every step of the way.

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Praised as "a fascinating collection" and "required reading" by People, this book is noted for its comprehensive arguments and engaging style. The Sunday Mercury calls it the "closest thing to heaven a confirmed atheist is likely to find," while the San Diego Union Tribune applauds Hitchens’ role as a "Godless Warrior." Reviews highlight its value as thought-provoking material for believers, skeptics, and the curious alike, and its capacity to spark meaningful debate.

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ISBN: 9780306816086

Publisher: Hachette Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 November 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: Da Capo Press Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 577g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Christopher Hitchens is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair. His numerous books include Letters to a Young Contrarian and Why Orwell Matters.

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