Life without God

An Outsider's Look at Atheism

Rik Peels (Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam)

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English

Cambridge University Press
25 May 2023

Philosophy of religion; Religious ethics; Agnosticism & atheism; Social issues & processes

In this book, Rik Peels explores atheism from a new perspective that aims to go beyond the highly polarized debate about arguments for and against God's existence. Since our beliefs about the most important things in life are not usually based on arguments, we should look beyond atheistic arguments and explore what truly motivates the atheist. Are there certain ideals or experiences that explain the turn to atheism? Could atheism be the default position for us, not requiring any arguments whatsoever? And what about the often-discussed arguments against belief in God—is there something that religious and nonreligious people alike can learn from them? This book explores how a novel understanding of atheism is possible – and how it effectively moves the God debate further. Believers and nonbelievers can learn much from Peels's assessment of arguments for and against atheism.

By: Rik Peels (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 222mm, Width: 145mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 410g
ISBN: 9781009297820
ISBN 10: 1009297821
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 25 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. A new approach to atheism; 2. Motivations for atheism; 3. Atheistic frameworks; 4. The presumption of atheism; 5. Atheistic arguments and faith; 6. Atheistic arguments and God; 7. Life after atheism.

Rik Peels is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology & Religion at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is the author of Ignorance: A Philosophical Study (Oxford University Press, 2023) and Responsible Belief: A Theory in Ethics and Epistemology (Oxford University Press, 2017). He leads an international project on the epistemology and ethics of extreme beliefs.

Reviews for Life without God: An Outsider's Look at Atheism

'... Peels's book is something like an anatomy of atheism: he does not try to dismiss the atheist, but instead expresses his gratitude for what the atheist has done for the development of theism. Both accessible and insightful, Peels's book would be a great resource both for the classroom, especially one comprising both atheists and theists, and for researchers interested in the methodological question concerning the philosophy of religion. ... Highly recommended.' A. Jaeger, Choice 'All in all this is an excellent book, wow.' G. van den Brink, Theologia Reformata