Short History of Atheism, A
The last few years have seen a remarkable surge of popular interest in the topic of atheism. Books about atheism by writers like richard dawkins and Christopher Hitchens have figured prominently in bestseller lists and have attracted widespread discussion in the media. The ubiquity of public debates...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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London
I. B. Tauris
2014
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| In: | Year: 2014 |
| Series/Journal: | Library of Modern Religion
I. B. Tauris Short Histories |
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Atheism - History
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| Summary: | The last few years have seen a remarkable surge of popular interest in the topic of atheism. Books about atheism by writers like richard dawkins and Christopher Hitchens have figured prominently in bestseller lists and have attracted widespread discussion in the media. The ubiquity of public debates about atheism, especially in conscious opposition to the perceived social threat posed by faith and religion, has been startling. However, as gavin Hyman points out, despite their prevalence and popularity, what often characterises these debates is a lack of nuance and sophistication. They can be s |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record |
| ISBN: | 1848851367 |