New Atheism was an aggressive and very popular form of atheism that emerged in the mid-2000s led by the '4 horsemen' - Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens and Daniel Dennett. Speaking to a range of experts and commentators Justin Brierley charts the rise of New Atheism and hears from those who began to question the direction of the movement.

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Episode highlights

The Rise and Fall of New Atheism: Emotion vs Logic

The Error in the Case Against Religion and the Dawkins Delusion

The Rise and Fall of New Atheism: Narratives, Ridicule, and Conflicting Worldviews

The Origins of New Atheism and the Influence of 9/11