Louise M Antony

Philosophers without Gods: Meditations on Atheism and the Secular Life Louise M Antony

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Review Quotes:"This Atheists R Us compilation differs markedly in tone from Hitchens and Dawkins. Excellent fare for Christian small groups whose members are genuinely interested in the arguments raised by atheists."--Christianity TodayReview Quotes: "This Atheists R Us compilation differs markedly in tone from Hitchens and Dawkins. Excellent fare for Christian small groups whose members are genuinely interested in the arguments raised by atheists."--Christianity Today"Rather than the foolishness of Dawkins or Hitchens, these [essays] are compelling and sophisticated arguments that religious people ought to confront...."--TikkunReview Quotes: "The authors answer, forcefully and intelligently, the standard arguments against atheism."--V. V. Raman, CHOICE "This Atheists R Us compilation differs markedly in tone from Hitchens and Dawkins. Excellent fare for Christian small groups whose members are genuinely interested in the arguments raised by atheists."--Christianity Today "Rather than the foolishness of Dawkins or Hitchens, these [essays] are compelling and sophisticated arguments that religious people ought to confront...."--Tikkun "This collection strikes me as an excellent example of how comprehensible philosophical writing can be at its best. By and large, the essays are written in a clear and direct style, free of philosophical jargon. many who read it will find themselves also engaged at a level that is not merely academic."--George I. Mavrodes, Notre Dame Philosophical ReviewsTable of Contents: Editor's IntroductionAcknowledgementsPart One - Journeys1. Faith and Reason, the Perpetual War: Ruminations of a Fool, Stewart Shapiro (Ohio State)2. From Yeshiva Bochur to Secular Humanist, Joseph Levine (U Mass Amherst)3. Religio Philosophi, Daniel Garber (Princeton)4. For the Love of Reason, Louise Antony (U Mass Amherst)5. Life Without God: Some Personal Costs, Daniel Ferell (Ohio State)6. Overcoming Christianity, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong (Dartmouth)7. On Becoming a Heretic, Edwin Curley (Michigan)8. Mere Stranger, Marvin Belzer (Bowling Green)9. An Atheist's Fundamentalism, James Tappenden (Michigan)10. Thank Goodness, Daniel Dennett (Tufts University) Part Two - Reflections11. Atheism and Invisibility, Anthony Simon Laden (U Illinois, Chicago)12. An Aristotelian Life, Marcia Homiak13. Without the Net of Providence: Atheism and the Human Adventure, Kenneth Taylore (Stanford)14. Disenchantment, David Owens (U Sheffiled, UK)15. Religion and Respect, Simon Blackburn (Cambridge UK)16. Reasonable Religious Disagreements, Richard Feldman (Rochester)17. If God is Dead, Is Everything Permitted?, Elizabeth Secord Anderson (Michigan)18. Divine Evil, David Lewis (Princeton) - edited by Philip Kitcher19. Meta-Atheism: Religious Avowal as Self-Deception, Georges Rey (Maryland)20. Faith and Fanaticism, Jonathan Adler (CUNY Graduate Center) Editor's Introduction Acknowledgements Part One - Journeys 1. Faith and Reason, the Perpetual War: Ruminations of a Fool, Stewart Shapiro (Ohio State)2. From Yeshiva Bochur to Secular Humanist, Joseph Levine (U Mass Amherst)3. Religio Philosophi, Daniel Garber (Princeton)4. For the Love of Reason, Louise Antony (U Mass Amherst)5. Life Without God: Some Personal Costs, Daniel Ferell (Ohio State)6. Overcoming Christianity, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong (Dartmouth)7. On Becoming a Heretic, Edwin Curley (Michigan)8. Mere Stranger, Marvin Belzer (Bowling Green)9. An Atheist's Fundamentalism, James Tappenden (Michigan)10. Thank Goodness, Daniel Dennett (Tufts University) Part Two - Reflections 11. Atheism and Invisibility, Anthony Simon Laden (U Illinois, Chicago)12. An Aristotelian Life, Marcia Homiak13. Without the Net of Providence: Atheism and the Human Adventure, Kenneth Taylore (Stanford)14. Disenchantment, David Owens (U Sheffiled, UK)15. Religion and Respect, Simon Blackburn (Cambridge UK)16. Reasonable Religious Disagreements, Richard Feldman (Rochester)17. If God is Dead, Is Everything Permitted?, Elizabeth Secord Anderson (Michigan)18. Divine Evil, David Lewis (Princeton) - edited by Philip Kitcher19. Meta-Atheism: Religious Avowal as Self-Deception, Georges Rey (Maryland)20. Faith and Fanaticism, Jonathan Adler (CUNY Graduate Center) Biographical Note: Louise M. Antony is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is the author of A Mind of One's Own and Chomsky and His Critics. Review Quotes:"The authors answer, forcefully and intelligently, the standard arguments against atheism."--V. V. Raman, CHOICE"This Atheists R Us compilation differs markedly in tone from Hitchens and Dawkins. Excellent fare for Christian small groups whose members are genuinely interested in the arguments raised by atheists."--Christianity Today"Rather than the foolishness of Dawkins or Hitchens, these [essays] are compelling and sophisticated arguments that religious people ought to confront...."--Tikkun"This collection strikes me as an excellent example of how comprehensible philosophical writing can be at its best. By and large, the essays are written in a clear and direct style, free of philosophical jargon. many who read it will find themselves also engaged at a level that is not merely academic."--George I. Mavrodes, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews"Taken as a group, these readable, personal, and provocative essays make it clear that there are many kinds of non-believers, and even many different elements that make up a single skeptical outlook. Contrary to the popular image, atheism isn't all rebellious trumpets and defiant drums. That part of the orchestra is essential, but here we have all the varieties of unreligious experience, a full symphony of unbelief." --Free InquiryPublisher Marketing: Atheists are sometimes demonised as arrogant, antagonistic to religion, and devoid of moral sentiments. In this volume 19 leading philosophers open a window on the inner life of atheism, shattering these stereotypes as they reveal how they came to turn away from religious belief. Review Citations:

Christianity Today 08/01/2007 pg. 57 (EAN 9780195173079, Hardcover)

Kirkus Best Books 10/01/2007 pg. 1 (EAN 9780195173079, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Antony, Louise M Louise M. Antony is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is the author of A Mind of One's Own and Chomsky and His Critics.