The Necessity of Atheism by David Marshall Brooks
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| Author | Brooks, David Marshall, 1902-1994 |
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| Title | The Necessity of Atheism |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Necessity of Atheism" by David Marshall Brooks is a critical analysis of religious beliefs and their evolution, likely written in the 20th century. The text delves into the historical development of religions, examining key figures such as Jesus, Moses, and Mohammed while questioning the foundations of theistic beliefs. Brooks contends that humankind's reliance on supernatural beliefs has stifled progress and argues for the validity of atheism as a more rational worldview. At the start of the work, the author highlights the primitive origins of religious beliefs, suggesting that early humans created gods to explain phenomena they could not understand. Through an exploration of early man’s emotions like fear and hope, Brooks demonstrates how concepts of gods evolved from animism to organized religions. He further discusses how these ideologies have been perpetuated through historical narratives, pointing out contradictions and fallacies within sacred texts. This sets the stage for a broader critique of Western religions, establishing a foundation for the argument that atheism offers a more logical and humane approach to understanding life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Religion and science |
| Subject | Atheism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20248 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 23, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 302 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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