The evolution of atheism : the politics of a modern movement
LeDrew, StephenAuthor
This is a study of contemporary organised atheism as a fundamentally political phenomenon that is internally divided on ideological grounds, positioning atheism as one ideology and identity marker within the broad network of organisations collectively constituting the secular movement. This movement, which has existed since the nineteenth century, came to life in the early twenty-first century with the emergence of the New Atheism, an aggressive assault on religion led by thinkers such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This is a study of contemporary organised atheism as a fundamentally political phenomenon that is internally divided on ideological grounds, positioning atheism as one ideology and identity marker within the broad network of organisations collectively constituting the secular movement. This movement, which has existed since the nineteenth century, came to life in the early twenty-first century with the emergence of the New Atheism, an aggressive assault on religion led by thinkers such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on September 22, 2015).
Atheism as ideology -- The evolution of atheism -- The new atheism -- A light in a dark jungle -- Atheism as a social movement -- The secular movement -- The moral minority -- Roots of tension -- The atheist right -- A radiating bush.
Atheism
Rationalism
Religion
Philosophy & Religion