Faith and its critics : a conversation / David Fergusson.

Heralded as the exponents of a 'new atheism', critics of religion are highly visible in today's media, and include the household names of Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Sam Harris. David Fergusson explains their work in its historical perspective, drawing comparisons with earlier...

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Main Author: Fergusson, David
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, UK : Oxford University Press, 2009.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction; 1. Atheism in Historical Perspective; 2. The Credibility of Religious Belief: Claims and Counter-Claims; 3. Darwinism: How Much Does It Explain?; 4. Morality, Art, and Religion: Invention or Discovery?; 5. Is Religion Bad For Our Health? Saints, Martyrs, and Terrorists; 6. Sacred Texts: How Should We Read Them?; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.