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Believing in Dawkins

By Eric Steinhart

Believing in Dawkins

By Eric Steinhart

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Dawkin's militant atheism is well known; his profound faith less well known In this book, atheist philosopher Eric Steinhart explores the spiritual dimensions of Richard Dawkins' books, which are shown to encompass: · the meaning and purpose of life · an appreciation of Platonic beauty and truth · a deep belief in the rationality of the universe · an aversion to both scientism and nihilism As an atheist, Dawkins strives to develop a scientific alternative to theism, and while he declares that science is not a religion, he also proclaims it to be a spiritual enterprise. His books are filled with fragmentary sketches of this 'spiritual atheism', resembling a great unfinished cathedral. This book systematises and completes Dawkins' arguments and reveals their deep roots in Stoicism and Platonism. Expanding on Dawkins' ideas, Steinhart shows how atheists can develop powerful ethical principles, compelling systems of symbols and images, and meaningful personal and social practices. Believing in Dawkins is a rigorous and potent entreaty for the use of science and reason to support spiritually rich and optimistic ways of thinking and living.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
424
Release Date:
2020-09-16
Publication Date:
2020-09-16
Publisher:
Springer
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3030430510
ISBN13:
9783030430511
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
545 g
Height:
148 cm
Width:
210 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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