BBC Horizon - To Infinity and Beyond

What is the biggest number? Is the universe infinite? How did the universe begin? Might every event repeat again and again and again and again... Is the Earth just one of uncountable copies, tumbling through an unending void? Your intuition is no use here. Faith alone can't save you.

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Jonathan Miller's Brief History of Disbelief (1 of 3) Shadow of Doubt

"I do not believe in any religion. I will have nothing to do with immortality. We are miserable enough in this life without speculating upon another." The quote by Lord Byron

Suspicion and disbelief always clashed with the religious belief since ancient times. The writings and thoughts of the Greek philosophers became a real threat under the hegemony of Christianity in the middle ages.

Jonathan Miller tells us the rough history of disbelief along this unique three-part BBC program.

Related to: The Atheism Tapes - Jonathan Miller


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Jonathan Miller's Brief History of Disbelief (2 of 3) Noughts and Crosses

"There is in every village a torch: the scoolteacher and an extinguisher: the priest." The quote by Victor Hugo.

Some works of Aristotle and Plato supported the new Christian theology in the middle ages, however materialist philosophers such as Epicurus, Democritus and Lucretius were dismissed.

This is the story of re-emerging of atheism under the dogma and Christianity.

Related to: The Atheism Tapes - Jonathan Miller


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Jonathan Miller's Brief History of Disbelief (3 of 3) The Final Hour

"Religion is excellent stuff for keeping the common people quiet." The quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

Deist philosopher Thomas Paine was one of the most influential thinkers of England ever produced and he inspired founders of the US.

Jonathan Miller investigates that how secularism shaped the world throughout 19th century and guided the new ideologies.

Related to: The Atheism Tapes - Jonathan Miller


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BBC Horizon - The Pleasure of Finding Things Out

"The 1981 Feynman Horizon is the best science programme I have ever seen. This is not just my opinion - it is also the opinion of many of the best scientists that I know who have seen the programme... It should be mandatory viewing for all students whether they be science or arts students." Professor Sir Harry Kroto, Nobel Prize for Chemistry

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out contains the full review of Richard Feynman that I posted some part of it here before.


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The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever - Christopher Hitchens (Audiobook) - UPDATED!

ANTHOLOGY OF ATHEISM

"My prayers are answered!" The New York Observer

"Hitchens has returned to the Belief Wars backed by a full army…the Godless Warrior marshals in an Atheist A-Team…to buttress his own arguments…Hitchens is the guide as well as thecommentartor linking it all together." San Diego Tribune


The Portable Atheist edited by Christopher Hitchens (author ofGod is Not Great), is a great compilation of ideas from nonbelievers and freethinkers. This one includes the essays by: Spinoza, Omer Khayyam, David Hume, Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, Mark Twain, Sigmund Freud, H. P. Lovecraft, Albert Einstein, Salman Rushdie etc.

Don't miss it!

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Religion and Science - Bertrand Russell (Audiobook)

"My conclusion is that there is no reason to believe any of the dogmas of traditional theology and, further, that there is no reason to wish that they were true. Man, in so far as he is not subject to natural forces, is free to work out his own destiny. The responsibility is his, and so is the opportunity." The quote by Bertrand Russell

Philosopher Bertrand Russell speaks to us beyond his time in his brilliant and mind-opener book Religion and Science. This is the story of the struggle between science and religion; demons, dogmas and reason. Russell concludes the argument with how science is superior than religion, determines how the world was shaped by these dogmatic and reactionary ideas and awakened by the powerful arguments of Charles Darwin.

Here is the contents of this beautiful book:
Grounds of Conflict
The Copernican Revolution
Demonology and Medicine
Evolution
Body and Soul
Mysticism
Mysticism and Logic
Cosmic Purpose
Determinism
Science and Ethics
Science and Education


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Daniel C. Dennett - Kinds Of Minds: Toward An Understanding Of Consciousness (Audiobook)

In Consciousness Explained, Daniel Dennett embarks on the audacious task of explaining human consciousness. He sets his sights even higher for Kinds of Minds, attempting to provide a more general explanation of consciousness. But don't be put off: the book is short, easy to read, and makes a good introduction to Dennett's richly interdisciplinary oeuvre. While beginners will appreciate Dennett's appeals to intuitive moral considerations to emphasize the importance of investigating consciousness, there is much in the book to hold the attention of readers already familiar with his previous work. Amazon


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Three Essays by Bertrand Russell

Three essays by Bertrand Russell in audio format.

The essays are:
- A Free Man's Worship
- What I Believe
- Why I am not a Christian

Related to: Bertrand Russell - Collected Works and Essays


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Daniel C. Dennett - Consciousness Explained

"One of the ten best books of the year" New York Times

"How unfair for one man to blessed with such a torrent of stimulating thoughts. Stimulating is an understatement. Every chapter unleashes so many startling new ideas that in the hands of an ordinary philosopher it would - and probably will - be spun out to fill a whole book." Richard Dawkins, Author of The Blind Watchmaker and The Selfish Gene

A long and detailed book by Daniel C. Dennett one of the greatphilosophers of our time. Dennett creates alternative models for understanding consciousness and puts forth a new theory of mind. As well as a good introduction to consciousness, this book will deconstruct everything you know about consciousness. Hard to read but worth for it.

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Carl Sagan - Billions & Billions: Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium

You'll find Carl Sagan's latest articles on this book. The essays are covering different topics such as invention of chess, extraterrestrial life, global warming etc.

Related to: Carl Sagan - Pale Blue Dot


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God, the Devil, and Darwin: A Critique of Intelligent Design Theory - Niall Shanks, Richard Dawkins

Intelligent Design ‘‘theory’’ is pernicious nonsense which needs to be neutralized before irreparable damage is done to American education. Niall Shanks’s book is a shrewd broadside in what will, I fear, be a lengthy campaign. It will not change the minds of the wedgies themselves. Nothing will do that, especially in cases where, as Shanks astutely realizes, the perceived moral, social, and political implications of a theory are judged more important than the truth of that theory. But this book will sway readers who are genuinely undecided and honestly curious. And, perhaps more importantly, it should stiffen the resolve of demoralized biology teachers, struggling to do their duty by the children in their care but threatened and intimidated by aggressive parents and school boards. Richard Dawkins

Related to: Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon - Daniel C. Dennett


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Bertrand Russell - Collected Works and Essays

"The whole conception of God is a conception derived from the ancient Oriental despotisms. It is a conception quite unworthy of free men. When you hear people in church debasing themselves and saying that they are miserable sinners, and all the rest of it, it seems contemptible and not worthy of self- respecting human beings. (...) A good world needs knowledge, kindliness, and courage; it does not need a regretful hankering after the past or a fettering of the free intelligence by the words uttered long ago by ignorant men." The quote by Bertrand Russell

27 essays and articles on different subjects such as "Why I am not a Christian" and "Is there a God?" by Bertrand Russell.


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The Non-Existence of God - Nicholas Everitt

A brilliant analysis of the arguments for and against the existence of God. Although written primarily as a textbook, the clarity of exposition makes it ideal as a primer for any reader who really wants to get to grips with the issues. The Scientific and Medical Network


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The Mind's I: Fantasies and Reflections on Self & Soul - Daniel C. Dennett & Douglas R. Hofstadter

The Mind's I edited by Douglas R. Hofstadter and Daniel C. Dennett is a collection of essential writings on cognitive philosophy and consciousness. A bunch of renowned contributors try to answer these questions: "who am I?", "what is the self?", "what is the mind?". It was a nice discover for me to encounter with Richard Dawkins' article, "Selfish Genes and Selfish Memes" inside this book.


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The Miracle of Theism: Arguments For and Against the Existence of God - J. L. Mackie

J. L. Mackie analyses the problems on the idea of God from atheistic view and puts forward the ontological, cosmological and moral arguments of Descartes, Kant, Hume, Newman etc.


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Carl Sagan - The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence

Dr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends--and their amazing links to recent discoveries. Amazon


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The Antichrist - F. W. Nietzsche

Epitome of Anti-Christianity

"The Christian concept of a god—the god as the patron of the sick, the god as a spinner of cobwebs, the god as a spirit—is one of the most corrupt concepts that has ever been set up in the world: it probably touches low-water mark in the ebbing evolution of the god-type. God degenerated into the contradiction of life."

If I believed in destiny, fate, karma, etc. I would say that Nietzsche was sent to us as a punishment. To stir and wake up from our deep slumber that deluded all humanity.

This last book of Nietzsche, offers strong arguments against Christianity (or religion) and fallacies of society.

If you never read before Nietzsche, it may be hard to read for the first time. But if you try, you'll understand what is great in him.


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Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe - Erik J. Wielenberg

Suppose there is no God. This supposition implies that human life is meaningless, that there are no moral obligations and hence people can do whatever they want, and that the notions of virtue and vice, right and wrong, and good and evil have no place in the universe. Erik J. Wielenberg believes this view to be utterly erroneous and, in this thought-provoking book, he explains the reasons why. He argues that, even if God does not exist, human life can still have meaning, humans do have moral obligations, and human virtue is still possible. Wielenberg offers readers a cognent explanation of the ethical implications of naturalism--a view that denies the existence of the supernatural in human life. In his view virtue exists in a godless universe but it is significantly different from virtue in a Christian universe, and he develops naturalistic accounts of humility, charity, and hope. The overarching theme of Virtue and Value in a Godless Universe is what ethics might look like without God. Erik Wielenberg takes readers on an extraordinary tour of some of the central landmarks of this under-explored territory. Amazon


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Darwin Loves You: Natural Selection and the Re-enchantment of the World - George Levine

"Levine again and again shows how evolutionary science can allow one to view the world with awe and reverence." Robert Pennock, American Scientist

Although the bumper-sticker title seems glib, Levine's book is most assuredly not. It will be a difficult read for nonphilosophers, even though Levine, professor emeritus of English at Rutgers, raises noteworthy points. His main premise is that a close reading of Darwin disproves Max Weber's contention that a "rational scientific" outlook "expels meaning and value from the world." Levine argues persuasively that an understanding of Darwinism can lead to a secular enchantment of the sort experienced by Darwin himself as he worked to make sense of the world around him: "an attitude of awe and love toward the multiple forms of life" in all their extraordinary diversity. Enchantment of this type, Levine explains, is no less important or meaningful than enchantment arising from religion. Levine also offers a textual analysis of Darwin to demonstrate that much writing that claims to derive from Darwin, especially within the realm of politics, does not necessarily follow from his original intent. With polemicists from all portions of the political spectrum attempting to use Darwin to their own advantage, Levine offers a fair warning to readers to be wary of the political extrapolation, because scientific theories themselves have no political content.Publishers Weekly


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