Life Without a Net
Daniel Dennett
Atheism vs. Theism: Unfair Rules
I’ve spent a lot of time contemplating the atheist/theist debates I’ve seen. There have been some very good moments for atheists, such as Christopher Hitchens’ trouncing of former Prime Minister Tony Blair in the opening salvo of their debate. But informally, there have been a lot of bad moments, too. It’s not so much that … Continue reading
Ultra-Darwinism: Same Old Argument
For the third time in a week, I’ve heard the term “ultra-darwinist.” I did some searching for what might be causing the uproar. Here’s the best article I’ve found. Let me be very clear: I have not read the book mentioned in this article, so anything I say today is subject to future revision should … Continue reading
Belief: Smoke and Mirrors
In anticipation of the American Atheists Conference, I’ve been focusing on what I believe are some of the biggest issues facing atheists and theists in America’s social climate. Today, I’d like to highlight a part of Daniel Dennett and Linda LaScola’s new paper, “Preachers Who Are Not Believers.” It’s a qualitative look at several case … Continue reading
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