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The Australian Book of Atheism

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Description

Does the Anzac ethos have roots in atheism? Does prayer have a place in Parliament? Should 'creation science' be taught in Australian schools? Is atheism maligned in political debate? Will Australia's future be godless?

While prominent international thinkers have made significant contributions to the general conversation on belief and religion, Australians have been less heard.

The Australian Book of Atheism is the first collection to explore atheism from an Australian viewpoint. Bringing together essays from 33 of the nation's pre-eminent atheist, rationalist, humanist, and sceptical thinkers, it canvasses a range of opinions on religion and secularism in Australia.

Including contributions from Michael Bachelard, Dr Leslie Cannold, Robyn Williams, Lyn Allison, Tim Minchin, and Dr Philip Nitschke, this is a diverse and entertaining collection of thoughts on a world without God.

Product Details

PublisherScribe Us
Publish DateNovember 22, 2010
Pages448
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781921640766
Dimensions9.1 X 6.1 X 1.4 inches | 1.2 pounds

About the Author

Warren Bonett owns science-based bookshop Embiggen Books on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. He has been working for several years to increase scientific literacy in the community as a public speaker, blogger, and organiser of public science events. He is an active member of the Atheist Foundation of Australia, the Humanist Society of Queensland, the Australian Skeptics, and the Rationalist Society of Australia.

Reviews

"An exceptional book [containing] exemplary examples of the essay's stylistic diversity, in tones variably comedic, sincere, enlightened and journalistic...With its broad appeal (just where will this magnificent volume live in the bookstore--essays, current affairs, cultural studies, Australian politics, religion, philosophy, science?), this book promises to have a long shelf life." FIVE STARS
--Michael Kitson, Bookseller & Publisher

"As a contribution to understanding of Australia's increasing religious indifference in the 21st century, the purchase of thousands of copies of the book should be funded under the Education Revolution for donating to schools. Especially to the faith-based."
--Canberra Times

"Is intelligent design credible? Should we have prayers in Parliament, and can atheism ever be a meaningful belief system, or is it just the absence of such belief? These are weighty issues, and they are commendably addressed in this authoritative collection."
--Courier Mail

"A wide-ranging book with thoughtful insights into who we are as Australians, how we are defined, and how we are influenced...eye-opening."
--Towoomba Chronicle

"I approached this book with some trepidation, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is very readable and, for the most part, reasonable in tone. And it's enlightening both in the content of individual essays and in the wide range of voices and points of view expressed."
--Peter Kirkwood, Weekend Australian

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