Description
An unintimidating guide to Atheism and secular philosophy
Atheism For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes an unbiased look into the philosophical worldview of the lack of belief in gods. This approachable book showcases how atheism is a spectrum, from showing the secular values and lifestyles that resonate with many atheists to also showing how atheism can connect to other philosophical views such agnosticism, secular humanism, and more. Learn about the deep history of atheism, how atheism appears in popular culture, and how atheist philosophy and perspective can apply to topics like artificial intelligence and the climate crisis.
- Explore what atheism is and isn't
- Examine the beliefs of nonbelievers
- Discover atheist perspective on important philosophical questions
- Find out how the internet has shaped atheism and secular communities
If you're looking for a stronger understanding of religious nonbelief, Atheism For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the accessible guide for you.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Understanding What Atheism Is 7
Chapter 1: Meeting Atheism 9
Chapter 2: Unweaving the Rainbow of Disbelief 19
Chapter 3: Seeing What Atheists Believe and Why 37
Part 2: Following Atheism Through the Ages 61
Chapter 4: Finding Atheism in the Ancient World 63
Chapter 5: Going Medieval 77
Chapter 6: Enlightening Strikes 89
Chapter 7: Opening a Golden Age of Freethought 105
Chapter 8: Growing Up in the Tumultuous 20th Century 119
Chapter 9: Voicing a New Atheism for the 21st Century 143
Chapter 10: Welcoming the Shrugging Seculars 157
Part 3: Plunging into the Great Works of Atheism 169
Chapter 11: Uncovering Lost, Secret, Censored, and Forbidden Works 171
Chapter 12: Sampling Landmark Writings 183
Chapter 13: Laughing in Disbelief: Divine Comedies 201
Chapter 14: Reawakening Atheism in the Early 21st Century 213
Chapter 15: Exploring Different Ways to Be Secular 223
Part 4: Living a Full Life Without a Belief in God 233
Chapter 16: Getting Personal with Atheism Today 235
Chapter 17: Being Good Without Gods 251
Chapter 18: Seeing the World Naturally 271
Chapter 19: Being an Atheist Among the Religious 287
Chapter 20: Getting the Best of Religion and Leaving the Rest 305
Chapter 21: Grappling Godlessly with a Complex Future 321
Part 5: The Part of Tens 331
Chapter 22: Ten Things You May Not Know About Atheists 333
Chapter 23: Ten Groups of Humans with a Lot of Nonbelievers 339
Chapter 24: Ten Fun and Easy Ways to Explore Atheism 347
Index 355
