Scientism and atheism then and now: the role of science in the Monist and New Atheist writings

We examine how the authors who represent 'New Atheism' refer to science, and we compare these references to how science was viewed in earlier Continental forms of atheism, namely in Ernst Haeckel’s writings and his Monist movement. We analyse and compare these references in five key areas:...

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Authors: Kaden, Tom 1984- (Author) ; Schmidt-Lux, Thomas 1974- (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2016]
In: Culture and religion
Year: 2016, Volume: 17, Issue: 1, Pages: 73-91
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Atheism / Scientism / Monism
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
NCJ Ethics of science
VA Philosophy
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