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OverviewIn 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. Such an interpretation has been argued for recently by 'radical theologians'; Arguing for Atheism is therefore, a philosophical contribution to one of the key religious issues of our times. 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robin Le PoidevinPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.317kg ISBN: 9780415093378ISBN 10: 0415093376 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 05 September 1996 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews.. . clear, honest and fairminded; it makes a good introduction, not just to the question of God, but to metaphysics in general. - Donald Cupitt, Emmanuel College, Cambridge ... Arguing for Atheism is the best recent introduction to the philosophy of religion. Le Poidevin writes in a clear and engaging manner withou 'Well exhibits the fascination and philosophical centrality of the philosophy of religion as anchoring otherwise abstract metaphysical issues in the pressing concerns of human existence ... a worthwhile contribution'. - Mind 'Le Poidevin's Arguing for Atheism is the best recent introduction to the philosophy of religion ...I would highly recommend it this book to students and professors alike - Quentin Smith, Western Michigan University 'Clear, honest and fairminded; it makes a good introduction, not just to the question of God, but to metaphysics in general - Donald Cupitt, Emmanuel College, Cambridge 'A lucid and valuable discussion of the issues it raises about purpose, God, ethics, evil and immortality.' - The Scientific and Medical Network .. . clear, honest and fairminded; it makes a good introduction, not just to the question of God, but to metaphysics in general. - Donald Cupitt, Emmanuel College, Cambridge ... Arguing for Atheism is the best recent introduction to the philosophy of religion. Le Poidevin writes in a clear and engaging manner withou .. . clear, honest and fairminded; it makes a good introduction, not just to the question of God, but to metaphysics in general. <br>- Donald Cupitt, Emmanuel College, Cambridge <br>... Arguing for Atheism is the best recent introduction to the philosophy of religion. Le Poidevin writes in a clear and engaging manner withou <br> Author InformationRobin Le Poidevin is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Leeds. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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