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基本説明
New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 2009. Based on 2008 lectures delivered for the internationally renowned Glassgow Gifford Lectures.
Full Description
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 forms of atheism. Responding to the critics through conversations on the credibility of religious belief, Darwinism, morality, fundamentalism, and our approach to reading sacred texts, he establishes a compelling case for the practical and theoretical validity of faith in the contemporary world.
An invitation to engage in a rich dialogue, Faith and Its Critics supports an informed and constructive exchange of ideas rather than a contest between two sides of the debate. Fergusson encourages faith communities to undertake patient engagement with their critics, to acknowledge the place for change and development in their self-understanding whilst resisting the reductive explanations of the new atheism.
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. Religion, art and morality - invention or discovery? ; 5. Is religion bad for our health? Saints, martyrs, and terrorists ; 6. Sacred texts - how should we read them? ; Conclusion
