Respectful atheism : a perspective on belief in God and each other / Thomas B. Sheridan.
| Author/creator | Sheridan, Thomas B., 1929- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Guilford, Connecticut : Prometheus Books, [2021] |
| Description | xx, 195 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Part I: History of Belief -- 1 Origins of Belief -- 2 Traditional “Proofs” of God -- 3 More Recent Theistic Arguments -- Part II: Knowledge, Science, and Modeling -- 4 Acquiring Knowledge -- 5 Modeling, a Criterion of Knowing -- 6 Can God or Religion Be Modeled? -- Part III: Belief Today -- 7 Variety of Belief Perspectives -- 8 Demographics and Trends -- 9 Is Creationism Dead? -- 10 The New Atheism -- 11 The Big Bang, the Multiverse, and a New Discontinuity in Our Perceived Importance -- 12 Apprehending Reality -- 13 Metaphor, Myth, and Religious Language -- 14 Spirituality -- 15 Opposing Perspectives That Seem to Converge -- 16 Questions about Churchgoers -- 17 Redefining God, God by Other Names -- Part IV: Respecting Others -- 18 Respecting Others’ Beliefs versus Respecting Others’ Humanity -- 19 Compassion -- 20 Moral Virtues -- 21 Reverence -- 22 Trust -- 23 Ignorance and Innovation -- 24 The Delicate Trade-offs in “Loving One’s Neighbor as Oneself” -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "This books considers what it means to respect others' beliefs and cultural traditions without abandoning a sincere disbelief in a supernatural being"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Sheridan, Thomas B., 1929- Respectful atheism Lanham, MD : Prometheus Books, 2021. 9781633886612 |
| LCCN | 2020032083 |
| ISBN | 9781633886605 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1633886603 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BL473 .S43 2021 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |