50 Voices of Disbelief

50 Voices of Disbelief
Title 50 Voices of Disbelief PDF eBook
Author Russell Blackford
Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Pages 348
Release 2011-09-26
Genre Philosophy
ISBN 1444357654

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50 Voices of Disbelief: Why We Are Atheists presents a collection of original essays drawn from an international group of prominent voices in the fields of academia, science, literature, media and politics who offer carefully considered statements of why they are atheists. Features a truly international cast of contributors, ranging from public intellectuals such as Peter Singer, Susan Blackmore, and A.C. Grayling, novelists, such as Joe Haldeman, and heavyweight philosophers of religion, including Graham Oppy and Michael Tooley Contributions range from rigorous philosophical arguments to highly personal, even whimsical, accounts of how each of these notable thinkers have come to reject religion in their lives Likely to have broad appeal given the current public fascination with religious issues and the reception of such books as The God Delusion and The End of Faith

50 Great Myths About Atheism

50 Great Myths About Atheism
Title 50 Great Myths About Atheism PDF eBook
Author
Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Pages 290
Release 2013-08-12
Genre Philosophy
ISBN 1118607813

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Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating volume bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments on every page. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name. An accessible yet scholarly commentary on hot-button issues in the debate over religious belief Teaches critical thinking skills through detailed, rational argument Objectively considers each myth on its merits Includes a history of atheism and its advocates, an appendix detailing atheist organizations, and an extensive bibliography Explains the differences between atheism and related concepts such as agnosticism and naturalism

Freedom of Religion and the Secular State

Freedom of Religion and the Secular State
Title Freedom of Religion and the Secular State PDF eBook
Author Russell Blackford
Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Pages 219
Release 2012-01-17
Genre Political Science
ISBN 047065886X

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Exploring the relationship between religion and the state Focusing on the intersection of religion, law, and politics in contemporary liberal democracies, Blackford considers the concept of the secular state, revising and updating enlightenment views for the present day. Freedom of Religion and the Secular State offers a comprehensive analysis, with a global focus, of the subject of religious freedom from a legal as well as historical and philosophical viewpoint. It makes an original contribution to current debates about freedom of religion, and addresses a whole range of hot-button issues that involve the relationship between religion and the state, including the teaching of evolution in schools, what to do about the burqa, and so on.

Atheist Voices of Minnesota

Atheist Voices of Minnesota
Title Atheist Voices of Minnesota PDF eBook
Author P. Z. Myers
Publisher
Pages 276
Release 2012-08
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 9780615598574

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"With contributions from 36 Minnesotans, and a foreword by Greta Christina, this unique book allows a cross section of ordinary atheists to tell their personal stories about how their lives and atheism connect. The results are touching and fascinating, with a diversity of topics covered"--Publisher website.

The Book of Immortality

The Book of Immortality
Title The Book of Immortality PDF eBook
Author Adam Gollner
Publisher Simon and Schuster
Pages 416
Release 2014-09-30
Genre Health & Fitness
ISBN 1439109435

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An exploration of one of the most universal human obsessions charts the rise of longevity science from its alchemical beginnings to modern-day genetic interventions and enters the world of those whose lives are shaped by a belief in immortality.

Why I Became an Atheist

Why I Became an Atheist
Title Why I Became an Atheist PDF eBook
Author John W. Loftus
Publisher Prometheus Books
Pages 1047
Release 2012-10-10
Genre Religion
ISBN 1616145781

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For about two decades John W. Loftus was a devout evangelical Christian, an ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and an ardent apologist for Christianity. With three degrees--in philosophy, theology, and philosophy of religion--he was adept at using rational argumentation to defend the faith. But over the years, doubts about the credibility of key Christian tenets began to creep into his thinking. By the late 1990s he experienced a full-blown crisis of faith. In this honest appraisal of his journey from believer to atheist, the author carefully explains the experiences and the reasoning process that led him to reject religious belief. The original edition of this book was published in 2006 and reissued in 2008. Since that time, Loftus has received a good deal of critical feedback from Christians and skeptics alike. In this revised and expanded edition, the author addresses criticisms of the original, adds new argumentation and references, and refines his presentation. For every issue he succinctly summarizes the various points of view and provides references for further reading. In conclusion, he describes the implications of life without belief in God, some liberating, some sobering. This frank critique of Christian belief from a former insider will interest freethinkers as well as anyone with doubts about the claims of religion.

Kong Reborn

Kong Reborn
Title Kong Reborn PDF eBook
Author Russell Blackford
Publisher ibooks
Pages 391
Release 2010-08-25
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1596877065

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Jack Denham, grandson of moviemaker Carl Denham (who brought Kong to New York in 1933) clashes with a ruthless business magnate, Carlton Hemming, as both attempt to clone the giant ape, Kong, from blood samples discovered by a high-steel worker in 1999. Succeeding beyond their wildest dreams, it is quickly apparent the cloned ape belongs back in his native wilderness and not the wilds of New York. The final life-and-death struggle is played out on Skull Island—a lost world in the Indian ocean, full of monstrous creatures—where the original Kong was found over 70 years ago.