Australian book of atheism 19 Aug 2010 My essay on secularism is coming out as a chapter in this book. Buy it as a summer solstice gift… Epistemology History Metaphysics Religion History
Evolution 150 years ago… 28 Feb 2008 Today marks the final day of the month in which, 150 years ago, a naturalist in what is now Indonesia wrote a letter to Charles Darwin in which he gave a theoretical account of how types can evolve by natural selection so that new species will arise. Give it up,… Read More
Book Announcing a new book of mine 21 Nov 2009 I know, this is getting tedious, but at least I haven’t published as many books as Neil Levy… Ashgate have put up a page announcing an anthology I edited on Intelligent Design and Religion as a Natural Phenomenon. It’s due in August next year. Read More
Epistemology Believing and knowing 28 Apr 201129 Apr 2011 I was musing the other day, as I passed by a church school on a walk, on the difference between belief and knowledge. The teachers at that school must teach both. But, I thought, if they taught the wrong knowledge, a generation will arise in which knowledge will be corrupted… Read More
Australian atheism must be in a sorry state indeed to let a filthy agnostic in. What’s next, a pantheist, or god forbid, a deist?
Australian atheism is more multicultural than American atheism. It’s enough to reject Anglicanism and Catholicism.
Not so much agnostic as allowing for lots of possibilities. Also known as covering all the angles. Hence the name.
I third that question. As John has stated, gnu atheists are new exclusivists*. How did John get into a book, that presumably, has gnu atheist intent and writers? Is the great Ape a double agent, working against the forces of agnosticism? Oh, need more posts John. It’s too hard to while away the day with only B&W, Pharyngula and Metamagician to read? *In fairness, John’s also called them much nicer names, but for my bullshit to fly, I need to ignore those unpleasant facts.
Still traveling with spotty internet access. I have meaty posts in preparation. Normal asseveration resumes next week.
Good work. A new word! Asseveration: the solemn affirmation of a truth statement. Thanks, but then I’ve got you all wrong. I figured you were anything but solemn. I had you bagged as a smart arse, who while searching for the truth, didn’t mind a niggle or stab at (perceived) blowhards. Or your just taking the piss….
You take the piss solemnly? I’m just a gnu atheist dullard. I can’t do two things at once, so I presume that no one else can either. 🙂
The “Wonderous Mr Wilkins” sounds like a Kenneth Grahame story. Do I get to ride an old car and toot my horn?