ISBN Agnosticism: A Very Short Introduction 152 pages English

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.