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Against All Gods
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Do religions have an inherent right to be respected? Is atheism itself a form of religion, and can there be such a thing as a 'fundamentalist atheist'? Are we witnessing a global revival in religious zeal, or do the signs point instead to religion's ultimate decline? In a series of bold, unsparing polemics, A C Grayling tackles these questions head on, exposing the dangerous unreason he sees at the heart of religious faith and highlighting the urgent need we have to reject it in all its forms, without compromise. In its place he argues for a set of values based on reason, reflection and sympathy, taking his cue from the great ethical tradition of western philosophy.
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Das Buch hat nur 64 Seiten und kann innerhalb eines Tages gelesen werden. Aber der Philosoph A. C. Grayling behandelt in seinem kurzen Werk doch ein ziemlich breites Themengebiet.
Hier sind die Kapitel:
"Are Religions Respectable?": Verdienen Religionen die Achtung, die sie für sich einfordern?
"Can an Atheist be a Fundamentalist?": Hier geht es um die Behauptung, die manchmal aufgestellt wird, Atheisten seien selbst Fundamentalisten.
"A Rectification of Names: Secularist, Humanist, Atheist": Eine Begriffsklärung.
"The Corrosion of Reason": Was blinder Glaube anrichten kann.
"Only Connect": Wissenschaftliche Erkenntnis gegenüber religiösem Glauben.
"The Death Throes of Religion": Warum Grayling glaubt, dass die Religion auf dem Rückzug ist.
"The Alternative: Humanism": Die Kapitelüberschrift spricht für sich selbst.
Grayling argumentiert logisch und rational. Das einzige, was man an dem Buch aussetzen könnte, sind der magere Umfang und der im Verhältnis dazu stolze Preis.
Hier sind die Kapitel:
"Are Religions Respectable?": Verdienen Religionen die Achtung, die sie für sich einfordern?
"Can an Atheist be a Fundamentalist?": Hier geht es um die Behauptung, die manchmal aufgestellt wird, Atheisten seien selbst Fundamentalisten.
"A Rectification of Names: Secularist, Humanist, Atheist": Eine Begriffsklärung.
"The Corrosion of Reason": Was blinder Glaube anrichten kann.
"Only Connect": Wissenschaftliche Erkenntnis gegenüber religiösem Glauben.
"The Death Throes of Religion": Warum Grayling glaubt, dass die Religion auf dem Rückzug ist.
"The Alternative: Humanism": Die Kapitelüberschrift spricht für sich selbst.
Grayling argumentiert logisch und rational. Das einzige, was man an dem Buch aussetzen könnte, sind der magere Umfang und der im Verhältnis dazu stolze Preis.
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Grayling vs Baggini
6. August 2008
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I know it's not customary but since these are two very short books on the same subject, I take the liberty of reviewing them together. Written by two nonbelievers, it's striking how differently they perceive matters. It starts off with definitions. In `Atheism, A Short Introduction', Julian Baggini says it's easy to define what `atheism' means: it's the belief that there is no God. Here he straight away brings a hornet's nest about his ears. As some reviewers of his book have pointed out, there is a difference between `not to believe' and `to believe that not'. By defining it as a belief, he gives credence to the often-heard remark that atheism is a religion too. Many atheists stress that the actual meaning of the word is `absence of belief in God'. This is called `negative atheism' in contrast to `positive' atheism. When Baggini talks of positive atheism, he rather means that it's something generally worthwhile. I'm sure Baggini is aware of this but I think the distinction is crucial, even in an introduction.
Grayling thinks that nonbelievers shouldn't call themselves atheists at all, since the term invites debate on the turf of the believers. He prefers the term `naturalists'. As opposed to `super-naturalists'. Smart move, I suppose. But I know quite a few atheists who are rather proud to come out and call themselves so.
Neither Grayling nor Baggini, by the way, mentions the (not so) clever invention of the term `Brights' (Dennet et al.). Whatever happened to THEM? I mean, I'm sure they exist and hold meetings and so on but it doesn't seem to have been such a succesful `meme'.
Where Baggini talks about militant and fundamentalist atheism, Grayling convinces us there cannot be such a thing. Would a non-fundamentalist atheist `be someone who believed only somewhat that there are no supernatural entities in the universe...'? Since atheists don't adhere to fixed and eternal Truths, they are at all times prepared to revise their views in the light of new evidence. The only thing `fundamental' about them is that they are `fundamentally sensible'.
Grayling also argues that religion, despite its apparent upsurge, is in fact on the decline. In this he is in accordance with Richard Dawkins. In the last essay he presents an alternative: humanism. But Baggini wants to avoid this nowadays so controversial term (see for example John Gray). To him it's too ambiguous and confusing. Some humanists are anthropocentric; others are Christians. Let's call ourselves positive atheists. But then there is the confusion between being positive and to positively deny the existence of God.
But let's not be too harsh. If you want to dig deeper you can always consult The Cambridge Companion to Atheism or The (New) Encyclopedia of Unbelief. As a little book (only 64 pages) to carry with you, as I did to the dentist, Against all Gods is both thought-provoking and fun to read. I'm sure it's at least on par with the magazine that made Tommy Cooper (RIP) exclaim: Terrible with the Titanic!
I give three stars to Baggini because I think his introduction is OK and four to Grayling because he's the better writer.
Grayling thinks that nonbelievers shouldn't call themselves atheists at all, since the term invites debate on the turf of the believers. He prefers the term `naturalists'. As opposed to `super-naturalists'. Smart move, I suppose. But I know quite a few atheists who are rather proud to come out and call themselves so.
Neither Grayling nor Baggini, by the way, mentions the (not so) clever invention of the term `Brights' (Dennet et al.). Whatever happened to THEM? I mean, I'm sure they exist and hold meetings and so on but it doesn't seem to have been such a succesful `meme'.
Where Baggini talks about militant and fundamentalist atheism, Grayling convinces us there cannot be such a thing. Would a non-fundamentalist atheist `be someone who believed only somewhat that there are no supernatural entities in the universe...'? Since atheists don't adhere to fixed and eternal Truths, they are at all times prepared to revise their views in the light of new evidence. The only thing `fundamental' about them is that they are `fundamentally sensible'.
Grayling also argues that religion, despite its apparent upsurge, is in fact on the decline. In this he is in accordance with Richard Dawkins. In the last essay he presents an alternative: humanism. But Baggini wants to avoid this nowadays so controversial term (see for example John Gray). To him it's too ambiguous and confusing. Some humanists are anthropocentric; others are Christians. Let's call ourselves positive atheists. But then there is the confusion between being positive and to positively deny the existence of God.
But let's not be too harsh. If you want to dig deeper you can always consult The Cambridge Companion to Atheism or The (New) Encyclopedia of Unbelief. As a little book (only 64 pages) to carry with you, as I did to the dentist, Against all Gods is both thought-provoking and fun to read. I'm sure it's at least on par with the magazine that made Tommy Cooper (RIP) exclaim: Terrible with the Titanic!
I give three stars to Baggini because I think his introduction is OK and four to Grayling because he's the better writer.
Too tame for my taste
25. Oktober 2011
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I picked this book up having already read Dawkins' The God Delusion a few years ago. I expected more of a punch, given that this is a 60 page volume, but did not find anything new here. 3 1/2 stars is about right.
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Great book
15. März 2011
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This book is entertaining, engaging, witty, cogent... everything an ideal work of non-fiction should contain. AC Grayling is a talented author who utilises the art reasoning to argue against the existence of a possible diety. He encourage his readers to questions certain beliefs so that they can generate their own answers to the questions through knowledge and critical thinking. He is an enemy of ignorance, prejudice and stagnance of the mind. His books compel readers to think, to question, and to scrutinise.It is utterly an awe-inspiring and empowering experience!
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