{"product_id":"why-i-am-not-a-christian-9781026080818","title":"Why I Am Not a Christian","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Bertrand Russell | National Secular Society\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Religious\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Why I Am Not a Christian\" is a seminal essay and lecture by the renowned philosopher and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell. In this profound work, Russell articulates his logical and moral objections to the Christian faith, examining the traditional arguments for the existence of God with the rigor of a mathematical logician. He delves into the historical impact of organized religion, questioning its role in social progress and its influence on human morality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRussell's approach is rooted in rationalism and secular humanism. He challenges the \"First Cause\" and \"Design\" arguments, while also critiquing the character and teachings of Jesus from a rationalist perspective. By highlighting inconsistencies and moral concerns within religious dogma, he advocates for a worldview based on reason, evidence, and intellectual courage. This work remains a cornerstone of 20th-century freethought, offering a clear and persuasive defense of atheism and agnosticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough \"Why I Am Not a Christian\", Russell encourages readers to look at the world with clarity and without the fear of supernatural retribution. His commitment to intellectual honesty and his elegant prose make this text an essential read for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, or the intersection of faith and reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884027494551,"sku":"9781026080818","price":1221.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026080818.webp?v=1781105419","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/why-i-am-not-a-christian-9781026080818","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}