The Varieties of Atheism
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See moreThoughtful essays to revive dialogue about atheism beyond belief.
The Varieties of Atheism reveals the diverse nonreligious experiences obscured by the combative intellectualism of Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens. In fact, contributors contend that narrowly defining atheism as the belief that there is no god misunderstands religious and nonreligious persons altogether.
The essays show that, just as religion exceeds doctrine, atheism also encompasses every dimension of human life: from imagination and feeling to community and ethics. Contributors offer new, expansive perspectives on atheism’s diverse history and possible futures. By recovering lines of affinity and tension between particular atheists and particular religious traditions, this book paves the way for fruitful conversation between religious and non-religious people in our secular age.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
"What does it mean to be an atheist? ... This book points the way to a positive belief." Beyond Atheism Podcast
"Fundamental for anyone interested in the study of atheism." Reading Religion
"The strength of Varieties of Atheism is its imaginative reach. We are invited to enter into the atheist mind and heart... it represents a curious and attractive faith community in itself, embracing belief and non-belief simultaneously... To move from the battlefield onto the stage would be progress indeed." Heythrop Journal
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780226822679
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 December 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Contributors:
- Edited by David Newheiser
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 426g
Pages: 216
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About the Author
David Newheiser is a senior research fellow in the Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry at Australian Catholic University. He is the author of Hope in a Secular Age: Deconstruction, Negative Theology, and the Future of Faith.
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