Atheism

Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief which is characterized by a rejection of values and purpose and a fierce opposition to religion. Atheism: A Very Short Introduction sets out to dispel the myths that surround atheism and show how a life without religious belief can be positive, meaningful, and moral. It also confronts the failure of officially atheist states in the Twentieth Century. The book presents an intellectual case for atheism that rests as much upon positive arguments for its truth as on negative arguments against religion.

朱利安•巴吉尼，英国哲学家、作家，《哲学家杂志》共同创办人、主编。著有畅销哲普图书《你以为你以为的就是你以为的吗？》《一头想要被吃掉的猪》《吃的美德：餐桌上的哲学思考》《好用的哲学》《简单的哲学》等。长期为《卫报》《独立报》《泰晤士报》《金融时报》等报刊撰稿，并担任BBC第四电台《在我们的时代》栏目的定期嘉宾。