Agnosticism: A Very Short Introduction

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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 & explores it as a historical & cultural phenomenon What emerges is a much more sophisticated & much more interesting attitude than a simple failure to either commit to or reject religious belief Le Poidevin challenges some preconceptions & assumptions among both believers & non-atheists & 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 & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable