He does point out that there are various atheisms, and thats one reason why its a more interesting book than many others, which talk about atheism in the singular. The case against atheism reveals the side of atheism many atheists are reluctant to explore let alone acknowledge. Smith describes the purpose of the book as to show that belief in god is irrational. I must say that i agree with his points in the first chapter, and i would recommend the book if for nothing else than just as an introduction to atheism. The answer we dont know yet, but we are currently testing the idea that it is x is a a. The case against god the skeptics bookshelf kindle. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
This book is a hard hitting attack against belief in the christian god as well as all other supernatural beings called gods in the book. The case against god was first published in 1974, and some of his other titles include atheism, ayn rand and other heresies 1991 and why atheism. Smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by. Smith is a freelance writer who writes a weekly article for the cato institute titled excursions into the history of libertarian thought. A person who rejects belief in gods is called an atheist. What is the best book that argues a case for atheism. The case against god when i was just a teenager and, having read it again these so many years later, i. Its a book that offers cogent arguments to the question of god in a logical manner. Hahn, 9781931018487, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Yet prominent atheists display an almost aggressive lack of curiosity when it comes to the facts about.
The burden of proof is on everyone except those saying i dont know. The one theology book all atheists really should read. Essentially what this book makes you realize is that the ultimate downfall of theism is the simple fact that the concept of god is selfcontradictory, incoherent, and vacuous. Do the arguments against christianity support atheism. Atheism and god excerpted from the book atheism the case against god by george h. We know there is a huge collection of articles, ebooks, websites on the internet, but im asking for the books only. Chapter 10 five hundred dead gods and the problem of other religions 195. Asking the theist to define what god is makes you realize that they cant answer the question in any satisfactory way. Without stooping to condescension or arrogance, mccormick offers persuasive arguments that are accessible, thoughtful, and new. The book describes hitchenss journey from atheism, farleft politics, and bohemianism, to christianity and conservatism, detailing the influences on him that led to his conversion. This was back when, in kansas at least, no one admitted to not being christian. The case against godand atheism, ayn rand, and other heresies.
This article related to a nonfiction book about atheism is a stub. The case against god the skeptics bookshelf george h. The best books on atheism five books expert recommendations. Fourthly, again thats not an argument against there being a god. This book might well be used in a beginning course in the philosophy of religion as a. He also shows that many of those who call themselves agnostics really are atheists. Thirdly well, thats just not an argument against there being a god at all. The most positive thing about atheism is that it creates an admission of ignorance, where one is needed.
Smith with this intriguing introduction, george h smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by man the concept of a supreme being. Why i am not a christian, by bertrand russel was my first. No case against god, however watertight, means much if its directed at the wrong target. Why believing is no longer reasonable table of contents. Simple responses to 20 common arguments for the existence of god. The case against god, smith makes a very good case against god and for atheism. How atheism led me to faith is the fifth book by peter hitchens, first published in 2010. Most people throughout history and even now, it seems, regard atheism as the more exceptional claim. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Atheism pdf books library land download free pdf books. The case against god the skeptics bookshelf kindle edition by smith, george h. Ingersoll 477 the rage against god by peter hitchens 466. The case against god the skeptics bookshelf smith, george h.
Atheism, hitchens says, is the view that there is simply not enough evidence to show that god. Atheism by george h smith, 1974, nash edition, hardcover in english. The case against god the skeptics bookshelf gives you the sense of being enjoy for your spare time. Piecer i dont know if there was a same discussion topic in the old rd forum, but i think i need a book suggestion from you members that can help us understand the basics of atheism and learn modern atheism philosophy. The case against god is an accessible, scholarly philosophical book that makes compelling arguments against the concept of a supreme being. It helped me come to terms with the fact that i wasnt like everyone else. With this intriguing introduction, george h smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by man the. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The case against god comes up short of its ultimate goal. You need to use to make your capable a lot more increase.
He points out many inconsistencies in the christian god and shows that it can not possibly exist, and also gives many good arguments against gods in general. Atheism and god excerpted from the book atheism the case. Buy the case against atheism 1 by dobbins, mike isbn. Not the most entertaining thing ive written, but important. This book is a decent introduction to atheistic arguments. This question has undoubtedly been asked, in one form or. The rage against god this page intentionally left blank the rage against god peter hitchens published by the cont. The failed hypothesis the demonhaunted world atheist manifesto. This question has undoubtedly been asked, in one form or another, since man has had the ability to communicate. The arguments are precisely what atheist authors wish their converts would ignore.
Just as we know there are many ways of being religious, there are many ways of being an atheist. By carefully answering each of these questions, this book undermines christianity and theism at their foundations. The case against christianity, judaism, and islam god in the age of science. So, when someone asks, how was the universe created. Smith, in which the author argues against theism and for atheism summary.
Scott hahn and benjamin wiker collaborate to debunk dawkins theories and show how inconsistent and. Intended primarily for laymen and consequently relatively free from technical. This updated version of his classic sets out to demolish what. The author concludes quite convincingly through a convergence of ideas, some quite unique and all the information we have today that the reasonable conclusion is that there is not enough evidence to believe. I readily admit to ignoring this debate, and taking for granted here a stance of basic christian theism, and i make no apologies for this. The antichrist book the future of an illusion the essence of christianity on the origin of species the descent of man, and selection in relation to sex why i am not a christian god. First, todays atheism is proven beyond a reasonable doubt to be a faith. And besides, if all past contingencies point to x, then they inevitably point to x. Smiths chapter on the definition of atheism i found to be quite good. Thousands of volumes have been written on the subject of a god, and the vast majority have answered the questions with a resounding yes.
Smith i find it hard to imagine that an openminded theist could read this book without coming away with serious doubts about the validity of the concept of a god. The case against god books new edition with foreword by lawrence m. Our evaluation of this book is done with some limitations. This 355page book is composed of the following four parts. Smith is the author of the worlds most popular book on nonbelief atheism. Atheism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. More than two decades before richard dawkins called belief in god a delusion, george h.
The essential book for dismantling richard dawkins atheistic agenda. The case against god and atheism, ayn rand, and other heresies. The case against god skeptic s bookshelf by smith george h477 about the holy bible by robert g. The limits of science, skepticism, arguments, and evidence are laid bare. It is the opposite of theism, which is the belief that at least one god exists. Adding an a, meaning without, before the word theism results in atheism, or literally, without theism atheism is not the same as agnosticism. Smiths major focus is on the existence of god question. The book is partly intended as a response to god is not great, a book written. Atheism and the case against christ is a thoughtprovoking book that provides new perspectives that undermine the resurrection of jesus. Smith begins his book with an explanation of what atheism is and what it is not, something all too absent from the contemporary books on atheism.