The New Atheists and Rationality 


I have recently examined how Richard Dawkins has abandoned his own cherished scientific methods in his recent screed for atheism (see also here; also a similar item in Telic Thoughts) . That other recent best-selling author on atheism and self-professed standard-bearer for rationalism, Sam Harris, is also coming under some very damaging scrutiny by David Heddle.  

Both of these writers have been caught in massive contradiction of their own principles. Now, does anyone want to tackle the third member of the atheistic new guard, Daniel Dennett? I haven't read Dennett's most recent yet. I wonder if it's as clear in his case as it is with Dawkins and Harris. 

Posted: Sun - February 11, 2007 at 04:45 PM           |

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