{"product_id":"believing-in-dawkins-the-new-spiritual-atheism-9783030430511","title":"Believing in Dawkins: The New Spiritual Atheism","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Eric Steinhart\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Springer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Palgrave MacMillan\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Philosophy \u0026amp; Social Aspects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDawkin's militant atheism is well known; his profound faith less well known\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, atheist philosopher Eric Steinhart explores the spiritual dimensions of Richard Dawkins' books, which are shown to encompass: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- the meaning and purpose of life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- an appreciation of Platonic beauty and truth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- a deep belief in the rationality of the universe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- an aversion to both scientism and nihilism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an atheist, Dawkins strives to develop a scientific alternative to theism, and while he declares that science is not a religion, he also proclaims it to be a spiritual enterprise. His books are filled with fragmentary sketches of this 'spiritual atheism', resembling a great unfinished cathedral. This book systematises and completes Dawkins' arguments and reveals their deep roots in Stoicism and Platonism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpanding on Dawkins' ideas, Steinhart shows how atheists can develop powerful ethical principles, compelling systems of symbols and images, and meaningful personal and social practices. \u003ci\u003eBelieving in Dawkins\u003c\/i\u003e is a rigorous and potent entreaty for the use of science and reason to support spiritually rich and optimistic ways of thinking and living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45274003406999,"sku":"9783030430511","price":2056.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9783030430511.webp?v=1769238378","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/believing-in-dawkins-the-new-spiritual-atheism-9783030430511","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}