Atheism: A Very Short Introduction

Atheism: A Very Short Introduction

Do you think of atheists as immoral pessimists who live their lives without meaning, purpose, or values? Think again! Atheism: A Very Short Introduction sets out to dispel the myths that surround atheism and show how a life without religious belief can be positive, meaningful, and moral.
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Mariel Adrianna de la Garza@marieldelagarza
3 stars
Jan 24, 2022

I picked up this book at B&N and was genuinely curious and excited to read it. While the substance of the book was good - provided a discussion of background, history, atheist views and arguments re: morality, the meaning of life, among other things - I found the tone to be condescending. It felt as though I was reading a book for other atheists, that I was eavesdropping on a conversation I was not invited to. (I don't believe that was the author's intent, and I am sure there are many theist books that cause the same reaction in others.) By the end of the book I was bored and ready to move on to something else. At the end, there is a helpful and extensive reading list with with a lot of suggestions, so I may pick up one of those. I would recommend this book to others for its intended purpose: a brief insight into Atheism. I am giving the book 4 stars for substance, readability, and resources for future research, though I personally had a 2-star reading experience.

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Christopher Wheeler@woolgatherist
4 stars
Aug 12, 2022

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