Bibliograph

Atheists, the origin of the species, Nick Spencer

Type

Label

Atheists, the origin of the species, Nick Spencer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-284) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Atheists

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Nick Spencer

Sub title

the origin of the species

Summary

The clash between atheism and religion has become the defining battle of the 21st century. Books on and about atheism retain high profile and popularity, and atheist movements on both sides of the Atlantic capture headlines with high-profile campaigns and adverts. However, very little has been written on the history of atheism, and this book fills that conspicuous gap. Instead of treating atheism just as a philosophical or scientific idea about the non-existence of God, Atheists: The Origin of the Species places the movement in its proper social and political context. Because atheism in Europe developed in reaction to the Christianity that dominated the continent's intellectual, social and political life, it adopted, adapted and reacted against its institutions as well as its ideas. Accordingly, the history of atheism is as much about social and political movements as it is scientific or philosophical ideas

Target audience

adult

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