Irreligion
Subtitle: a mathematician explains why the arguments for God just don't add up
By: John Allen Paulos
Edition: 1st ed
Publisher: Hill and Wang
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9780809059195
Subjects: Irreligion; Atheism; God
Description: Are there any logical reasons to believe in God? Mathematician Paulos thinks not. Here he presents the case for his own worldview, organizing his book into twelve chapters that refute the twelve arguments most often put forward for believing in God's existence. Interspersed among his twelve counterarguments are remarks on a variety of irreligious themes, ranging from the nature of miracles and creationist probability to cognitive illusions and prudential wagers. Special attention is paid to topics, arguments, and questions that spring from his incredulity "not only about religion but also about others' credulity." Despite the strong influence of his day job, Paulos says, there isn't a single mathematical formula in the book.--From publisher description
Notes: Includes index