Bibliograph

Irreligion, a mathematician explains why the arguments for God just don't add up, John Allen Paulos

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Irreligion, a mathematician explains why the arguments for God just don't add up, John Allen Paulos

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Irreligion

Oclc number

104879698

Responsibility statement

John Allen Paulos

Sub title

a mathematician explains why the arguments for God just don't add up

Summary

Are there any logical reasons to believe in God? Mathematician Paulos thinks not. Here he presents the case for his own worldview, organizing his book into twelve chapters that refute the twelve arguments most often put forward for believing in God's existence. Interspersed among his twelve counterarguments are remarks on a variety of irreligious themes, ranging from the nature of miracles and creationist probability to cognitive illusions and prudential wagers. Special attention is paid to topics, arguments, and questions that spring from his incredulity "not only about religion but also about others' credulity." Despite the strong influence of his day job, Paulos says, there isn't a single mathematical formula in the book.--From publisher description

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