What is the best book that argues a case for atheism. Carefully examining the current debate in angloamerican analytic philosophy regarding god s existence, martin presents a comprehensive critique of the arguments for the existence of god and a defense of arguments against the existence of god, showing in detail their relevance to atheism. Unfortunately, the case against atheism is closer in tone to books dobbins criticizes like those of richard dawkins, daniel dennett, and sam harris. Smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by human beings the concept of a supreme being. Smith describes the purpose of the book as to show that belief in god is irrational.
He also shows that many of those who call themselves agnostics really are atheists. The case against god was first published in 1974, and some of his other titles include atheism, ayn rand and other heresies 1991 and why atheism. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Smiths major focus is on the existence of god question. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
First, todays atheism is proven beyond a reasonable doubt to be a faith. The one minute case against the cosmological argument. The case against atheism reveals the side of atheism many atheists are reluctant to explore let alone acknowledge. Thousands of volumes have been written on the subject of a god, and the vast majority have answered the questions with a resounding yes. These are some atheism books,i have created the links for downloading it easily. With this intriguing introduction, george h smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by man the.
The case against atheism, a short article summarizing arguments against atheism by nathalie kustcher. Why i am not a christian, by bertrand russel was my first. The case against god by george smith from is theism a reasonable and rational position, or can a better case be made for atheism and against faith in the existence of gods. Anyone who claims, on the one hand, that he is concerned with human welfare, and who demands, on the other hand, that man. The case against god books new edition with foreword by lawrence m. Im quite sure that no one here would stoop to using the popular academic piracy site library genesis to download this book instantly for free. The case against god the skeptics bookshelf kindle.
The case against god 5 although this book is intended primarily for laymen, it is impossible to avoid some degree of technicality due to the complexity of many religious doctrines. This updated version of his classic sets out to demolish what. Smith, 1979, prometheus books edition, in english 1st paperback ed. With painstaking scholarship and rigorous arguments, mr. By carefully answering each of these questions, this book undermines christianity and theism at their foundations. This question has undoubtedly been asked, in one form or. Smith i find it hard to imagine that an openminded theist could read this book without coming away with serious doubts about the validity of the concept of a god. May 15, 2007 the one minute case against the cosmological argument. Carefully examining the current debate in angloamerican analytic philosophy regarding gods existence, martin presents a comprehensive critique of the arguments for the existence of god and a defense of arguments against the existence of god, showing in detail their relevance to atheism. Although he does deserve credit for calling out intolerant attitudes from atheists, he is remiss in his failure to point out the same attitudes coming from theists as well. Internet infidels an introduction to atheism 1997 wikipedia atheism. Mar, 2017 the case against atheism reveals the side of atheism many atheists are reluctant to explore let alone acknowledge. So, when someone asks, how was the universe created.
Atheism and god excerpted from the book atheism the case against god by george h. To say that god made a covenant with abraham doesnt mean that, long ago, some very impressive figure with a white beard negotiated a bargain with a mesopotamian pastoralist. This was back when, in kansas at least, no one admitted to not being christian. The case against christianity, judaism, and islam french. The goal of george smiths books is to demonstrate that irrational beliefs are in fact harmful and that theism and. This book might well be used in a beginning course in the philosophy of religion as a.
The term atheism has been used as an accusation against all who attack established orthodoxy, as in the trial of socrates. List of books and articles about atheism online research. If you own the to this book and it is wrongfully on our website, we offer a simple dmca procedure to remove your content from our site. In this book michael martin provides logical reasons for being an atheist. The case against god, smith makes a very good case against god and for atheism. Smith begins his book with an explanation of what atheism is and what it is not, something all too absent from the contemporary books on atheism.
The case against god is an accessible, scholarly philosophical book that makes compelling arguments against the concept of a supreme being. I readily admit to ignoring this debate, and taking for granted here a stance of basic christian theism, and i make no apologies for this. Although this book is intended primarily for laymen, it is impossible to avoid some degree of technicality. It helped me come to terms with the fact that i wasnt like everyone else.
The best books on atheism five books expert recommendations. Atheism, hitchens says, is the view that there is simply. It is rather to commit yourself to advancing what is most deeply. Atheism by george h smith, 1974, nash edition, hardcover in english. The case against god the skeptics bookshelf smith, george h. The case against atheism provides a direct challenge to those who subscribe to the faith and the best rationale for never adopting the faith to begin with. Shop skeptic is the online store for the skeptics society and skeptic magazine. There were few avowed atheists from classical times although a number of. Although he does deserve credit for calling out intolerant attitudes from atheists, he is remiss in his failure to. I hope, despite that, or maybe because of it, youve been able to pick out five books that arent tedious, repetitive, or obvious. Those who are seekers or believe in god will be grateful they arent atheists and have strong arguments to fend them off in debate. Baron dholbach, common sense 1772 was the universe created by a conscious intelligence to achieve some end. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
The case against atheism by mike dobbins, paperback. This 355page book is composed of the following four parts. Dismantling dawkins case against god, hahn addresses dawkins inflammatory rhetoric and bad reasoning that are misleading millions of readers who dont see the holes in his argument. This question has undoubtedly been asked, in one form or another, since man has had the ability to communicate. The case against god by george h smith online at alibris. I started out with bertrand russells why i am not a christian, and went through most of the george h. The most positive thing about atheism is that it creates an admission of ignorance, where one is needed. The vast majority of books that come out about atheism are either polemical or introductory.
The answer we dont know yet, but we are currently testing the idea that it is x is a a. Smith, in which the author argues against theism and for atheism summary. More than two decades before richard dawkins called belief in god a delusion, george h. Click download or read online button to get atheism book now. This article related to a nonfiction book about atheism is a stub. The case against god and atheism, ayn rand, and other heresies. Its a book that offers cogent arguments to the question of god in a logical manner. The arguments are precisely what atheist authors wish their converts would ignore.
Traite datheologie is a 2005 book by french author michel onfray. Smith is the author of the worlds most popular book on nonbelief atheism. Do the arguments against christianity support atheism. This book is a decent introduction to atheistic arguments. Smith elucidated the rational critique of religion in his essential book atheism. Dec 06, 2015 why i am not a christian, by bertrand russel was my first. Our products promote science and critical thinking. In his books, hahn and his ministry seek to emphasize the importance of bible literacy. A brief case for atheism by keith augustine theology is but the ignorance of natural causes reduced to a system. This book is a hard hitting attack against belief in the christian god as well as all other supernatural beings called gods in the book. The limits of science, skepticism, arguments, and evidence are laid bare. It is my firm conviction that man has nothing to gain, emotionally or otherwise, by adhering to a falsehood, regardless of how comfortable or sacred that falsehood may appear. Atheism and god excerpted from the book atheism the case. No case against god, however watertight, means much if its directed at the wrong target.
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