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Michel Onfray must be a reason that American Christians do not like the French. Take Sam Harris and George Smith (both atheist writers) and add a bit of French snobbery and you've got Onfray. This book is not altogether thorough, but presents its material, if not completely fairly, at least fairly credibly. It is not too long (245 pgs), but combs through quite a bit of material. It is a great introduction to many atheistic theories and viewpoints concerning religious belief. Onfray divides his t
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This book is simplistic; a bit too simplistic. Michel Onfray is passionate about the topic, that is clear, but his passion often dilutes the arguments that he proposes. The arguments here, I would offer, are better presented elsewhere. However, "The Atheist Manifesto" is a good, simple read.
The "case" against religion is a closed case as far as facts, evidence, warrant, and inference go, but it is important to remember that no matter the credibility of premises leading to the most plausible of c ...more
The "case" against religion is a closed case as far as facts, evidence, warrant, and inference go, but it is important to remember that no matter the credibility of premises leading to the most plausible of c ...more
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