Why I Am Not a Christian and What I Believe (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
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Why I Am Not a Christian and What I Believe (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) by Bertrand Russell
One of the most blasphemous philosophical documents ever written, Bertrand Russell's Why I Am Not a Christian is an eloquent critique of religious beliefs and dogma. Originally delivered as a lecture on March 6, 1927, the essay has since become one of Russell's most famous works and a key text in the literature of atheism and skepticism. In it, Russell dismantles comfortable answers religion provides to questions of morality, justice, and the meaning of life-offering instead rational alternatives based on accountability, freedom, and consciousness. It has influenced generations of thinkers and has become a classic in the literature of secular philosophy.Together with Why I Am Not a Christian, What I Believe>stands as an eloquent expression of Russell's well-known atheism. The ideas he concisely encapsulates present a compelling refutation of religion and belief in favor of reasoned thought. A defining work, this remarkable text remains the most succinct and compelling introduction to Russell's philosophical outlook.This Warbler Classics edition includes an extensively researched, detailed biographical timeline.Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was one of the most formidable thinkers of the modern era. A philosopher, mathematician, educational innovator, champion of intellectual, social and sexual freedom, and a campaigner for peace and human rights, he was also a prolific writer of popular and influential books, essays and lectures on an extensive range of subjects.
Considered to be one of the most controversial figures of the twentieth century, Bertrand Russell is widely renowned for his provocative writings. These definitive works offer profound insights and forward-thinking perspectives on a changing western society progressively shaped, most significantly, by two world wars, the decline of British imperialism and an evolving moral landscape.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781962572194 |
| ISBN 10 | 1962572196 |
| Title | Why I Am Not a Christian and What I Believe (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) |
| Author | Bertrand Russell |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Warbler Classics |
| Year published | 2023-11-13 |
| Number of pages | 84 |
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