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Agnosticism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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Agnosticism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

What is agnosticism? Is it just the 'don't know' position on God, or is there more to it than this? Is it a belief, or merely the absence of belief? Who were the first to call themselves 'agnostics'?

These are just some of the questions that Robin Le Poidevin considers in this Very Short Introduction. He sets the philosophical case for agnosticism and explores it as a historical and cultural phenomenon. What emerges is a much more sophisticated, and much more interesting, attitude than a simple failure to either commit to, or reject, religious belief. Le Poidevin challenges some preconceptions and assumptions among both believers and non-atheists, and invites the reader to rethink
their own position on the issues.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Country	USA
Author	Robin Le Poidevin
Binding	Kindle Edition
EAN	9780199575268
Edition	1
EISBN	9780191614545
Format	Kindle eBook
ISBN	0199575266
Label	OUP Oxford
Manufacturer	OUP Oxford
NumberOfPages	152
PublicationDate	2010-10-28
Publisher	OUP Oxford
ReleaseDate	2010-10-28
Studio	OUP Oxford

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