Authors
The current interest in atheism is partly driven by the many books written by great thinkers and writers. This section features them in articles, interviews and videos. Included are:
- Christopher Hitchens (writer and speaker)
- Dan Dennett (philosopher, writer and speaker)
- Richard Dawkins (scientist, writer and speaker)
- Sam Harris (scientist, writer and speaker)
- Victor Stenger (scientist, writer and speaker)
- AC Grayling (philosopher, writer and speaker)
- William Hopper (writer and comedian)
- Bertrand Russell (philosopher and writer)
- Pat Condell (speaker and commentator - not author)
- Lawrence Krauss (scientist, writer and speaker)
- Al Stefanelli (writer and activist)
Subcategories
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Christopher Hitchens
Excellent speaker, scathing in his criticism, very intelligent, loved by atheists but not always right!
- Article Count:
- 25
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Dan Dennett
Philosopher, gentle, a model of tolerance, has great understanding of human nature.
- Article Count:
- 12
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Richard Dawkins
Evolutionary Biologist, great speaker, clear thinker, usually a gentleman although sometimes accused of being arrogant.
- Article Count:
- 20
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Sam Harris
Scientist, knowledgable and logical. Focuses on the human brain.
- Article Count:
- 16
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Victor Stenger
Professor of Physics and astronomy. He deplores the fact that many people do not apply the scientific method to religious questions.
- Article Count:
- 2
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A.C. Grayling
His first name is Anthony but he goes by A.C. A very English professor of Philosophy. Clear in thought and easy to understand.
- Article Count:
- 4
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William Hopper
Author of the Heathen's Guide to World Religions. One of the few atheists to use humour to make his point.
- Article Count:
- 10
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Bertrand Russell
One of the greatest philosphers of all time. He was loved by many but religious people did not like how he had arguments denying the existence of a god that they found difficult to refute.
- Article Count:
- 4
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Pat Condell
Not really an author - his message comes via videos. He is a man with a mission to tell it like it is - mostly about Islam. Sometimes funny, usually entertaining. Only his best are included here.
- Article Count:
- 19
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Lawrence Krauss
A Foundation Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration and Department of Physics in ASU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He also is director of the ASU Origins Project. He is the only physicist to have received the highest awards from all three major U.S. professional physics societies. His talks are always entertaining.
- Article Count:
- 6
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Al Stefanelli
An atheist activist, writer, journalist and radio host. He has recently written and published his first book A Voice of Reason in an Unreasonable World – the Rise of Atheism on Planet Earth.
- Article Count:
- 2
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Other Authors
A collection of articles by or about atheist authors not otherwise listed. Usually only one article per author.
- Article Count:
- 5