How to Be an Atheist, Mitch Stokes
How to Be an Atheist, Mitch Stokes
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How to Be an Atheist
Why Many Skeptics Aren't Skeptical Enough

Author: Mitch Stokes

Narrator: Chris Abell

Unabridged: 6 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: One Audiobooks

Published: 04/17/2022

Synopsis

Atheists talk a lot about the importance of skepticism. But the truth is, they're not nearly skeptical enough.

While atheists champion the importance of a critical stance toward religion, they often fail to take that same stance toward their own beliefs. This double standard results in grandiose claims about the certainty of their unbelief―which is logically inconsistent at best and intellectually dishonest at worst. Turning atheists’ skepticism around on their own naturalist worldview, philosopher Mitch Stokes critically examines two things that such skeptics hold dear―science and morality―and reveals deep inconsistencies among their most cherished beliefs, inconsistencies that threaten to undo atheism itself. 

About The Author

Mitch Stokes (PhD, Notre Dame) is a senior fellow of philosophy at New St. Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho. He holds a PhD in philosophy, an MA in religion, and an MS in mechanical engineering and previously worked for an international engineering firm where he earned five patents in aeroderivative gas turbine technology. J. P. Moreland (PhD, University of Southern California) is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Biola University. He is an author of, contributor to, or editor of over ninety books, including The Soul: How We Know It's Real and Why It Matters.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on October 16, 2022

I am so glad this book has been written. It clearly defines the atheist argument and what must follow from the belief in naturalism. I also appreciated how accessible it was for people who are not entirely well versed in philosophy to understand and the witty writing that made me burst into laughter......more

Goodreads review by Ryan on June 12, 2019

It’s hard not to give a book like this 5 stars because of how informative it was. I love apologetics and am decently well learned in that area. But when it comes to the history of science, scientific theories, and topics such as the differences between Hume and Newton and Einstein, I know very littl......more

Goodreads review by Rick on February 25, 2016

Mitch's goal in this book is to show Atheists, sceptics are not consistent or skeptical enough, I think he has given a good base for it. Personally, I think Atheists are good people, some are really loving but I am not interested in that, but more on the system of beliefs when challenged. If you are......more

Goodreads review by Espen on June 14, 2021

Mitch Stokes, den kristne filosofiprofessoren, utfordrer ateisten (samt teisten) til å være konsekvente i sine livssyn. Skal du være ateist, får du være en ordentlig en. Boken er delt opp i tre deler: 1. Sense and reason - I hvilken grad kan vi stole på vår egen rasjonalitet? 2. Science - Har virkelig......more

Goodreads review by Micah on August 17, 2023

I was impressed. It took no prisoners. It was well stated. I honestly can't think of anything I didn't like or would have done differently. Hence the five stars. I think this serves as a great read for anyone and should serve to cause the reader to take better stock of their own rhetorical stances,......more

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