Atheism: A Very Short Introduction

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Atheism: A Very Short Introduction by Julian Baggini

Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief which is characterized by a rejection of values and purpose and a fierce opposition to religion. “Atheism: A Very Short Introduction” sets out to dispel the myths that surround atheism, and shows how a life without religious belief can be positive, meaningful, and moral. It also confronts the failure of officially atheist states in the twentieth century. The book presents an intellectual case for atheism that rests as much upon positive arguments for its truth as on negative arguments against religion.

I would recommend Baggini’s well-written book to anyone who wants to get a general picture of atheism, or to any atheist who liked to explain or even justify his “unfaith” to others. Those looking for a critique of religion(s), or an explanation why people believe in them, or sociological facts on atheists and theists, should look someplace else.

This very short introduction does exactly what one could expect - nothing more, but also nothing less, and in a very readable and clear way.

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shaun sayers 1 month ago 1 point
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As no-one can really be 100% certain about the existence of a supreme being and how such a being (assuming it exists) would prefer us to conduct our affairs (assuming in turn it even gives a hoot), the only true religion (based on what we don't know) is agnosticism

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Samuel SKinner 1 month ago 1 point
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Actually, using logic and evidence we can eliminate all deities. Unfortunately this is based of a series of assumptions- admittedly ones proven true again and again.

Weak atheism doesn't have this problem- it simply uses the assumptions inherent in the claims as to why no to believe them.

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