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Dawkins' God

From The Selfish Gene to The God Delusion
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Dawkins' God is a fully updated examination of Richard Dawkins' theories and writings by Alister E. McGrath, a world-renowned expert on science and religion. The book offers an in-depth analysis of Dawkins' landmark treatise The God Delusion (2006), as well as coverage of his later works The Magic of Reality (2011) and The Greatest Show on Earth (2011). It explores Dawkins' controversial views on religion, investigates the religious implications of his scientific ideas, including a detailed look at the ‘selfish gene’ concept, and features a new chapter on Dawkins as a populariser of science. Presented in an accessible and engaging style, the book appeals to readers interested in the interplay between science and religion.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in the relationship between science and religion, especially those seeking a nuanced critique of Richard Dawkins' ideas. It suits theological students, science enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the dialogue between faith and scientific thought.

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An examination of the theories and writings of Richard Dawkins by a world-renowned expert on the relation of science and religion. It includes in-depth analysis of Dawkins' landmark treatise The God Delusion (2006). It tackles Dawkins' hostile and controversial views on religion, and examines the religious implications of his scientific ideas.

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A fully updated new edition of a critically acclaimed examination of the theories and writings of Richard Dawkins by a world-renowned expert on the relation of science and religion.

  • Includes in-depth analysis of Dawkins’ landmark treatise The God Delusion (2006), as well as coverage of his later popular works The Magic of Reality (2011) and The Greatest Show on Earth (2011), and a new chapter on Dawkins as a populariser of science.
  • Tackles Dawkins’ hostile and controversial views on religion, and examines the religious implications of his scientific ideas, including a comprehensive investigation of the ‘selfish gene’.
  • Written in an accessible and engaging style that will appeal to anyone interested in better understanding the interplay between science and religion.

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Reviews praise McGrath's clarity and balanced critique, recognising Dawkins' God as a sophisticated and dispassionate analysis. The Journal of Religious History highlights the critical examination of both Dawkins and McGrath's arguments. The Journal of SJT appreciates the valuable chapter on science and religion's limitations. Richard Harries in the Times Higher Education Supplement describes the book as robust, readable, and a brilliant exploration of Dawkins' works. Notably, Richard Dawkins himself acknowledges that McGrath fairly summarises his position. Theology also commends McGrath's clarity and conciseness. Overall, the book is seen as an illuminating guide for the educated layperson.

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ISBN: 9781118964781

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Alister E. McGrath is Andreas Idreos Professor of Scienceand Religion at the University of Oxford. One of the world sleading theologians, he has written numerous critically acclaimedbooks, including The Intellectual World of C. S. Lewis(Wiley, 2013), Why God Won t Go Away: Engaging the NewAtheism (2011), and Darwinism and the Divine: EvolutionaryThought and Natural Theology (Wiley, 2011). He is also theauthor of some of the most widely used theology textbooks,including the bestselling Christian Theology: AnIntroduction now in its fifth edition (Wiley, 2010).

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