Hello Everyone,

As someone who’s religious beliefs are on a shaky ground, what books on atheism can you recommend me to read?

I’m looking for something for beginners / down-to-earth.

  • Iceblade@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    Honestly, I would recommend not books on atheism per se, but rather ones exploring non-theistic philosophy. Schools of thought amongst atheists and agnostics are just as diverse, if not more so than amongst theists. My world view is made up of many things, humanitarianism, empiricism and so forth. Ideas that build a foundation.

    There is also the more emotional side, finding beauty and purpose in life. Personally I find myself coming back to the works of Carl Sagan, particularly “The pale blue dot”. Capturing, at least for me, a lot of essence.

    Here is a short excerpt that he read. Just, wow.

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      6 days ago

      I second this. His command of wonder and awe is something I miss dearly. I cherish the words and ideas that he left us.

      The Pale Blue Dot is a great start, a great book too.