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Atheism, Morality, and Meaning (Prometheus Lecture Series),New
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Despite the pluralism of contemporary American culture, the JudaeoChristian legacy still has a great deal of influence on the popular imagination. Thus it is not surprising that in this context atheism has a slightly scandalous ring, and unbelief is often associated with lack of morality and a meaningless existence. Distinguished philosopher and committed atheist Michael Martin sets out to refute this notion in this thorough defense of atheism as a both moral and meaningful philosophy of life. Martin shows not only that objective morality and a meaningful life are possible without belief in God but that the predominantly Christian world view of American society is seriously flawed as the basis of morality and meaning.Divided into four parts, this cogent and tightly argued treatise begins with wellknown criticisms of nonreligious ethics and then develops an atheistic metaethics. In Part 2, Martin criticizes the Christian foundation of ethics, specifically the Divine Command Theory and the idea of imitating the life of Jesus as the basis of Christian morality. Part 3 demonstrates that life can be meaningful in the absence of religious belief. Part 4 criticizes the theistic point of view in general terms as well as the specific Christian doctrines of the Atonement, Salvation, and the Resurrection.This highly informed and sophisticated defense of atheism is a stimulating challenge to religious believers and a serious contribution to ethical theory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Atheism, Morality, and Meaning'? A: The main theme of the book is to defend atheism as a moral and meaningful philosophy of life, challenging the notion that morality and meaning are solely grounded in religious belief.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Atheism, Morality, and Meaning' is Michael Martin, a distinguished philosopher and committed atheist.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book addresses criticisms of nonreligious ethics, critiques Christian foundations of ethics, discusses the possibility of a meaningful life without God, and challenges theistic views.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, the book is structured in a way that makes complex philosophical ideas accessible, making it suitable for both beginners and those familiar with ethical theory.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still in a readable state.
- Q: How many pages does 'Atheism, Morality, and Meaning' have? A: The book contains 330 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Atheism, Morality, and Meaning' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2003.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is beneficial for readers interested in philosophy, ethics, atheism, and those seeking to understand moral frameworks outside of religious contexts.
- Q: Does the author provide a defense against common criticisms of atheism? A: Yes, Michael Martin systematically refutes common criticisms of atheism, particularly regarding morality and the meaning of life.