Faith and Its Critics: A Conversation
| AUTHOR | Fergusson, David |
| PUBLISHER | OUP Oxford (04/15/2011) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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Heralded as the exponents of a 'new atheism', critics of religion are highly visible in today's media, and include the household names of Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Sam Harris. David Fergusson explains their work in its historical perspective, drawing comparisons with earlier forms of atheism. Responding to the critics through conversations on the credibility of religious belief, Darwinism, morality, fundamentalism, and our approach to reading sacred texts, he establishes a compelling case for the practical and theoretical validity of faith in the contemporary world. An invitation to engage in a rich dialogue, Faith and Its Critics supports an informed and constructive exchange of ideas rather than a contest between two sides of the debate. Fergusson encourages faith communities to undertake patient engagement with their critics, to acknowledge the place for change and development in their self-understanding whilst resisting the reductive explanations of the new atheism.
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ISBN-13:
9780199585687
ISBN-10:
0199585687
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
208
Carton Quantity:
42
Product Dimensions:
5.30 x 0.60 x 7.90 inches
Weight:
0.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Table of Contents
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Religion | Spirituality
Religion | Religion & Science
Religion | Atheism
Dewey Decimal:
261.21
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Heralded as the exponents of a 'new atheism', critics of religion are highly visible in today's media, and include the household names of Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Sam Harris. David Fergusson explains their work in its historical perspective, drawing comparisons with earlier forms of atheism. Responding to the critics through conversations on the credibility of religious belief, Darwinism, morality, fundamentalism, and our approach to reading sacred texts, he establishes a compelling case for the practical and theoretical validity of faith in the contemporary world. An invitation to engage in a rich dialogue, Faith and Its Critics supports an informed and constructive exchange of ideas rather than a contest between two sides of the debate. Fergusson encourages faith communities to undertake patient engagement with their critics, to acknowledge the place for change and development in their self-understanding whilst resisting the reductive explanations of the new atheism.
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Author:
Fergusson, David
David Fergusson is Professor of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh.
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