Arguing for Atheism: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion

Robin Le Poidevin

ISBN 10: 0415093384 / ISBN 13: 9780415093385

Published by Routledge, 1996

The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # BVV.0415093384.G

Synopsis:

First Published in 2004. In Arguing for Atheism, Robin Le Poidevin addresses the question of whether theism-the view that there is a personal, transcendent creator of the universe - solves the deepest mysteries of existence. Philosophical defences of theism have often been based on the idea that it explains things which atheistic approaches cannot: for example, why the universe exists, and how there can be objective moral values. The main contention of Arguing for Atheism is that the reverse is true: that in fact theism fails to explain many things it claims to, while atheism can explain some of the things it supposedly leaves mysterious. It is also argued that religion need not depend on belief in God. Designed as a text for university courses in the philosophy of religion and metaphysics, this book’s accessible style and numerous explanations of important philosophical concepts and positions will also make it attractive to the general reader.

About the Author: Robin Le Poidevin is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Leeds.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Arguing for Atheism: An Introduction to the ...
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good