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By James Zimmerman Reasonable Atheism, by Scott Aikin and Robert Talisse ©2011, Prometheus Press, 220 pages. In Reasonable Atheism, authors Scott Aikin and Robert Talisse set out to present a moral case for atheism. They attempt to “show religious believers that atheism is a morally and intellectually responsible position” Read more
By Grant Steves Braintrust, by Patricia S. Churchland ©2011, Princeton University Press, 288 pages. Patricia Churchland is an outstanding philosopher and scientist. In her career, she has published several articles and books of importance in the area of neurophilosophy. Starting in 1986, her book Neuro-philosophy: Towards a Unified Understanding of Read more
By James Zimmerman In the latter half of the 18th century, America was in the throes of revolution. In the midst of the better-known political revolution, there was also a revolution of thought. Kerry Walters, in his latest book Revolutionary Deists: Early America’s Rational Infidels (©2011, Prometheus Books), takes readers Read more
By Grant Steves The label found on the cover of CJ Werleman’s new book states “Explicit Content – WARNING – Harmful to Faith.” A plethora of similar books has been released in the last few years. Books from significant New Testament scholars with the ability to reach the general reading Read more
By Grant Steves The Moral Landscape, by Sam Harris, ©2010, 304 pages, Free Press. In two forthcoming books, by Patricia Churchland (Braintrust) and Joshua Greene (unknown publisher), there will be a discussion of neuroscience and morality. Their research parallels in time Sam Harris’ research for The Moral Landscape. In this Read more