Atheism and Agnosticism

Exploring the Issues

Inbunden, Engelska, 2021

Av Peter A. Huff, Peter A. (Benedictine University) Huff, Peter Huff

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"Few are agnostic about atheism and agnosticism; this eloquent, wide-ranging volume should appeal to many, as well as supporting recent academic interest in its subject." – Library JournalExplore the background and significance of atheism and agnosticism in modern society through 50 reference entries covering some of the most extraordinary people, events, and ideas of all time. This is the age of atheism and agnosticism. The number of people living without religious belief and practice is quickly and dramatically rising. Some experts call nonreligion, after Christianity and Islam, the third largest "religion" in the world today. Understanding the origins, history, variations, and impact of atheism and agnosticism is crucial to getting a grasp of the meaning of the present and gaining a glimpse of the future.This book provides a fair, comprehensive, and engaging survey of all aspects of contemporary atheism and agnosticism. An overview essay discusses the background and social and political contexts of unbelief, while a timeline highlights key events. Some 50 reference entries follow, with each providing fundamental, objective information about particular topics, events, and people, from Sigmund Freud to the Amsterdam Declaration, along with cross-references and suggestions for further reading. The volume closes with an annotated bibliography of the most important resources on atheism and agnosticism.

Produktinformation

  • Utgivningsdatum2021-09-01
  • Mått156 x 236 x 22 mm
  • Vikt580 g
  • FormatInbunden
  • SpråkEngelska
  • SerieReligion in Politics and Society Today
  • Antal sidor288
  • FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
  • ISBN9781440870828
  • UtmärkelserWinner of LJ Best Reference of 2021 2022