Agnosticism
A Very Short Introduction
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9780199575268
Publication date:
12/11/2010
Paperback
152 pages
174x111mm
Price: 350.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780199575268
Publication date:
12/11/2010
Paperback
152 pages
Part of Very Short Introductions
Robin Le Poidevin
Challenges the conception of agnosticism, arguing that it is a respectable position to take,Argues that agnosticism is not confined to the religious sphere, but something we encounter in science and ethics,Considers agnosticism as a historical and social phenomenon, introducing both the ideas and the people involved,Examines some of the fundamental questions surrounding the subject
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Robin Le Poidevin
Description
What is agnosticism? Is it just the 'don't know' position on God, or is there more to it than this? Is it a belief, or merely the absence of belief? Who were the first to call themselves 'agnostics'?
These are just some of the questions that Robin Le Poidevin considers in this Very Short Introduction. He sets the philosophical case for agnosticism and explores it as a historical and cultural phenomenon. What emerges is a much more sophisticated, and much more interesting, attitude than a simple failure to either commit to, or reject, religious belief. Le Poidevin challenges some preconceptions and assumptions among both believers and
non-atheists, and invites the reader to rethink their own position on the issues.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
About the author
Robin Le Poidevin, Professor of Metaphysics, University of LeedsRobin Le Poidevin
Table of contents
1:What is agnosticism?
2:Who were the first agnostics?
3:Is agnosticism necessary?
4:Why be agnostic?
5:Does agnosticism rest on a mistake?
6:How should the agnostic live?
7:How should agnosticism be taught?
References and further reading
Robin Le Poidevin
Description
What is agnosticism? Is it just the 'don't know' position on God, or is there more to it than this? Is it a belief, or merely the absence of belief? Who were the first to call themselves 'agnostics'?
These are just some of the questions that Robin Le Poidevin considers in this Very Short Introduction. He sets the philosophical case for agnosticism and explores it as a historical and cultural phenomenon. What emerges is a much more sophisticated, and much more interesting, attitude than a simple failure to either commit to, or reject, religious belief. Le Poidevin challenges some preconceptions and assumptions among both believers and
non-atheists, and invites the reader to rethink their own position on the issues.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
About the author
Robin Le Poidevin, Professor of Metaphysics, University of LeedsTable of contents
1:What is agnosticism?
2:Who were the first agnostics?
3:Is agnosticism necessary?
4:Why be agnostic?
5:Does agnosticism rest on a mistake?
6:How should the agnostic live?
7:How should agnosticism be taught?
References and further reading
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Varuni Bhatia
Jon Balserak
David Ford
Jolyon Mitchell, Joshua Rey
Andrew Copson
Kunal Chakrabarti
Gerald O'Collins
Brian Cummings
