This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. 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. Do the arguments against christianity support atheism. 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. 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. He also shows that many of those who call themselves agnostics really are atheists. No case against god, however watertight, means much if its directed at the wrong target. The case against god and atheism, ayn rand, and other heresies. The most positive thing about atheism is that it creates an admission of ignorance, where one is needed. 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. Although he does deserve credit for calling out intolerant attitudes from atheists, he is remiss in his failure to. Thousands of volumes have been written on the subject of a god, and the vast majority have answered the questions with a resounding yes.
What is the best book that argues a case for atheism. These are some atheism books,i have created the links for downloading it easily. Atheism by george h smith, 1974, nash edition, hardcover in english. 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 point out the same attitudes coming from theists as well. Our products promote science and critical thinking. 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. The case against atheism by mike dobbins, paperback. Smith elucidated the rational critique of religion in his essential book atheism.
Smith, in which the author argues against theism and for atheism summary. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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. This was back when, in kansas at least, no one admitted to not being christian. The case against god the skeptics bookshelf kindle. The case against atheism, a short article summarizing arguments against atheism by nathalie kustcher.
The case against atheism reveals the side of atheism many atheists are reluctant to explore let alone acknowledge. The case against god books new edition with foreword by lawrence m. A writer cannot make an issue simpler than it really is. 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. He points out many inconsistencies in the christian god and shows that it can not possibly exist, and also gives many good arguments against gods in general. 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. The one minute case against the cosmological argument. The best books on atheism five books expert recommendations. This article related to a nonfiction book about atheism is a stub.
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. This question has undoubtedly been asked, in one form or. This question has undoubtedly been asked, in one form or another, since man has had the ability to communicate. The arguments are precisely what atheist authors wish their converts would ignore. I hope, despite that, or maybe because of it, youve been able to pick out five books that arent tedious, repetitive, or obvious.
This 355page book is composed of the following four parts. 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. It helped me come to terms with the fact that i wasnt like everyone else. In his books, hahn and his ministry seek to emphasize the importance of bible literacy. Traite datheologie is a 2005 book by french author michel onfray. Shop skeptic is the online store for the skeptics society and skeptic magazine. Why i am not a christian, by bertrand russel was my first. The term atheism has been used as an accusation against all who attack established orthodoxy, as in the trial of socrates. Dec 06, 2015 why i am not a christian, by bertrand russel was my first. 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. Anyone who claims, on the one hand, that he is concerned with human welfare, and who demands, on the other hand, that man. Our evaluation of this book is done with some limitations. 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. The case against god is an accessible, scholarly philosophical book that makes compelling arguments against the concept of a supreme being.
Atheism, hitchens says, is the view that there is simply. By carefully answering each of these questions, this book undermines christianity and theism at their foundations. 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. May 15, 2007 the one minute case against the cosmological argument. Smiths major focus is on the existence of god question. Its a book that offers cogent arguments to the question of god in a logical manner.
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. The goal of george smiths books is to demonstrate that irrational beliefs are in fact harmful and that theism and. More than two decades before richard dawkins called belief in god a delusion, george h. A brief case for atheism by keith augustine theology is but the ignorance of natural causes reduced to a system. Internet infidels an introduction to atheism 1997 wikipedia atheism. The case against god the skeptics bookshelf smith, george h. 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. First, todays atheism is proven beyond a reasonable doubt to be a faith. The case against god by george h smith online at alibris. Baron dholbach, common sense 1772 was the universe created by a conscious intelligence to achieve some end. With painstaking scholarship and rigorous arguments, mr. Atheism and god excerpted from the book atheism the case. Smith is the author of the worlds most popular book on nonbelief atheism.
List of books and articles about atheism online research. This book might well be used in a beginning course in the philosophy of religion as a. In this book michael martin provides logical reasons for being an atheist. Everybody has their own individual take, but most of that is likely to be extremely familiar. Smith, 1979, prometheus books edition, in english 1st paperback ed. Mar, 2017 the case against atheism reveals the side of atheism many atheists are reluctant to explore let alone acknowledge. 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. This updated version of his classic sets out to demolish what.
It is rather to commit yourself to advancing what is most deeply. The case against god, smith makes a very good case against god and for atheism. Click download or read online button to get atheism book now. This book is a decent introduction to atheistic arguments.
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