Philosophy Bites

Anthony Grayling on Atheism

Jul 30, 2007
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INSIGHT

Atheism and Naturalism

  • Atheism rejects gods and supernatural agencies, even in the universe's past.
  • Grayling prefers "naturalist," believing the universe operates under natural laws like physics and chemistry.
INSIGHT

Agnosticism's Lack of Rationality

  • Agnosticism, claiming uncertainty about supernatural agencies, lacks rationality.
  • Believing in gods is as rational as believing in fairies, given the poor evidence for both.
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Intelligent Design vs. Darwin

  • Intelligent design, a fig leaf for creationism, posits a conscious purpose behind the universe.
  • Darwinian theory explains design in the biological realm, countering intelligent design arguments.
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