Who is one of the proponents of new atheism who became famous as a professor who lobbied for the eradication of religion from public life in England?
Richard Dawkins
| Richard Dawkins FRS FRSL | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Education | Oundle School |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford, (MA, DPhil, DSc) |
| Known for | Gene-centred view of evolution Concept of the meme Middle World Extended phenotype Advocacy of science; criticism of religion; “New Atheism” |
When did New Atheism start?
New Atheism is a literary movement that sprung up in 2004, led by prominent authors like Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens. Although they were right about a lot of things, the New Atheists missed something essential about the role of religion.
What do New atheist believe?
New Atheism advocates the view that superstition, religion and irrationalism should not simply be tolerated. Instead, they should be countered, criticized, and challenged by rational argument, especially when they exert undue influence, such as in government, education, and politics.
Who is Richard Dawkins and what did he do?
Richard Dawkins is a fellow of the Royal Society and was the inaugural holder of the Charles Simonyi Chair of Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University. He is the acclaimed author of many books, including The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion.
What do Richard Harris and Daniel Dennett have in common?
The others had global reputations in their fields – Dawkins in evolutionary biology, Hitchens in journalism and public speaking, and Dennett in philosophy and cognitive science. All Harris had was his book and a BA in philosophy.
Was Christopher Hitchens an original thinker?
Hitchens was an entertaining writer but not an original thinker. Dennett does a nice job of explaining the function of marine zincs to protect rudder shafts and bronze propellers, but not much else. And Dawkins really should know better by now.
What do you think of Hitchens and Dennett?
Hitchens was an entertaining writer but not an original thinker. Dennett does a nice job of explaining the function of marine zincs to protect rudder shafts and bronze propellers, but not much else. And Dawkins really should know better by now. Consider that on p.8, to demonstrate his intellectual humility, he writes “How did life begin?