The Necessity of Atheism by David Marshall Brooks

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Author Brooks, David Marshall, 1902-1994
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
Most Recently Updated Jul 23, 2011
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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