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Philosophers without Gods: Meditations on Atheism and the Secular Life

por Louise M. Antony (Editor)

Otros autores: Jonathan E. Adler (Contribuidor), Elizabeth Anderson (Contribuidor), Marvin Belzer (Contribuidor), Simon Blackburn (Contribuidor), Edwin Curley (Contribuidor)14 más, Daniel C. Dennett (Contribuidor), Daniel M. Farrell (Contribuidor), Richard Feldman (Contribuidor), Daniel Garber (Contribuidor), Marcia Homiak (Contribuidor), Anthony Simon Laden (Contribuidor), Joseph Levine (Contribuidor), David K. Lewis (Contribuidor), David Owens (Contribuidor), Georges Rey (Contribuidor), Stewart Shapiro (Contribuidor), Walter Sinnott-Armstrong (Contribuidor), James Tappenden (Contribuidor), Kenneth A. Taylor (Contribuidor)

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Atheists are frequently demonized as arrogant intellectuals, antagonistic to religion, devoid of moral sentiments, advocates of an "anything goes" lifestyle. Now, in this revealing volume, nineteen leading philosophers open a window on the inner life of atheism, shattering these commonstereotypes as they reveal how they came to turn away from religious belief.These highly engaging personal essays capture the marvelous diversity to be found among atheists, providing a portrait that will surprise most readers. Many of the authors, for example, express great affection for particular religious traditions, even as they explain why they cannot, in goodconscience, embrace them. None of the contributors dismiss religious belief as stupid or primitive, and several even express regret that they cannot, or can no longer, believe. Perhaps more important, in these reflective pieces, they offer fresh insight into some of the oldest and most difficultproblems facing the human mind and spirit. For instance, if God is dead, is everything permitted? Philosophers Without Gods demonstrates convincingly, with arguments that date back to Plato, that morality is independent of the existence of God. Indeed, every writer in this volume adamantly affirmsthe objectivity of right and wrong. Moreover, they contend that secular life can provide rewards as great and as rich as religious life. A naturalistic understanding of the human condition presents a set of challenges--to pursue our goals without illusions, to act morally without hope ofreward--challenges that can impart a lasting value to finite and fragile human lives.Collectively, these essays highlight the richness of atheistic belief - not only as a valid alternative to religion, but as a profoundly fulfilling and moral way of life.… (más)
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I guess it depends on what you're looking for, but I found this a very intelligent and thoughtful collection of essays. I especially appreciated the general absence of vitriol. The essays, by and large, focus on the positive aspects of secular living. Many of the first half's contributions are heavily autobiographical which will be a mixed bag of relevance for the reader. A lot of the essays require some close reading to get through the dense writing. So it's not an easy or accessible volume, but it's worth the effort. ( )
  madcurrin | Feb 6, 2012 |
None of the essays in the first half are worth your time, not even Dennett's. The second half has a really good essay by David Owens, "Disenchantment." ( )
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Antony, Louise M.Editorautor principaltodas las edicionesconfirmado
Adler, Jonathan E.Contribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Anderson, ElizabethContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Belzer, MarvinContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Blackburn, SimonContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Curley, EdwinContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Dennett, Daniel C.Contribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Farrell, Daniel M.Contribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Feldman, RichardContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Garber, DanielContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Homiak, MarciaContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Laden, Anthony SimonContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Levine, JosephContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Lewis, David K.Contribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Owens, DavidContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Rey, GeorgesContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Shapiro, StewartContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
Sinnott-Armstrong, WalterContribuidorautor secundariotodas las edicionesconfirmado
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Atheists are frequently demonized as arrogant intellectuals, antagonistic to religion, devoid of moral sentiments, advocates of an "anything goes" lifestyle. Now, in this revealing volume, nineteen leading philosophers open a window on the inner life of atheism, shattering these commonstereotypes as they reveal how they came to turn away from religious belief.These highly engaging personal essays capture the marvelous diversity to be found among atheists, providing a portrait that will surprise most readers. Many of the authors, for example, express great affection for particular religious traditions, even as they explain why they cannot, in goodconscience, embrace them. None of the contributors dismiss religious belief as stupid or primitive, and several even express regret that they cannot, or can no longer, believe. Perhaps more important, in these reflective pieces, they offer fresh insight into some of the oldest and most difficultproblems facing the human mind and spirit. For instance, if God is dead, is everything permitted? Philosophers Without Gods demonstrates convincingly, with arguments that date back to Plato, that morality is independent of the existence of God. Indeed, every writer in this volume adamantly affirmsthe objectivity of right and wrong. Moreover, they contend that secular life can provide rewards as great and as rich as religious life. A naturalistic understanding of the human condition presents a set of challenges--to pursue our goals without illusions, to act morally without hope ofreward--challenges that can impart a lasting value to finite and fragile human lives.Collectively, these essays highlight the richness of atheistic belief - not only as a valid alternative to religion, but as a profoundly fulfilling and moral way of life.

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