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Weak vs. Strong Atheism
Started this discussion. Last reply by leveni Oct 16, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
In presenting on my ideas on atheism in other forums, I've been told that I'm ignoring the distinction between Weak and Strong atheism. This is a distinction which I had not previously encountered in…Continue
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Secular Forces 2013 replied to K. Foster's discussion Weak vs. Strong Atheism
"weak agnostrong.. no time to bs w/talk of ghosts.. and furthermore.. the 'vs. thing is (sorry my gay friends) gay! ; )peace! to hell with the religions just don't let em' drag u down to their level"
Michael R replied to K. Foster's discussion Weak vs. Strong Atheism
"My definition of strong atheism is: a greater than 50% likelihood that god does not exist.My heart supports strong atheism, but my head says: OK, prove it. Prove, based on evidence/logic of the cosmos, or evidence/logic of scripture, that god is…"
The Flying Atheist replied to K. Foster's discussion Weak vs. Strong Atheism
"It seems the only difference between milestones six and seven is that milestone six retains the notion of keeping an open mind, as any good scientist or skeptic should do. However, as Sentient points out, "Just as i know the sun will rise…"
K. Foster replied to K. Foster's discussion Weak vs. Strong Atheism
"This is, more or less, how the issue was originally presented to me. I really appreciate the reference.It seems to me that Dr. Dawkins has confused the epistemic claim and the metaphysical claim. There is the binary claim of atheism (it's…"
Sentient Biped replied to K. Foster's discussion Weak vs. Strong Atheism
"Me too. Although maybe 7. Just as i know the sun will rise in the morning and set in the evening. A lifetime of evidence builds up. 7 might be hubris, but I'm close"
Steph S. replied to K. Foster's discussion Weak vs. Strong Atheism
"Thanks Sentient - then I am strong atheist."
Steph S. replied to K. Foster's discussion Weak vs. Strong Atheism
"I like the Dawkins formula Gila. I have his books. I suppose I'm a 6.9 too then."
Gila Guerilla replied to K. Foster's discussion Weak vs. Strong Atheism
"I don't think this is what you'd call an academic source, but see:-
Dawkins' formulation.
(from his book "The God Delusion"):-
Dawkins posits that "the existence of God is a scientific hypothesis like any other."…"
Sentient Biped replied to K. Foster's discussion Weak vs. Strong Atheism
"I could be criticized for this, but here's the wikipedia take:
Positive atheism (also called strong atheism and hard atheism) is the form of atheism that asserts that…"
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Weak vs. Strong Atheism
In presenting on my ideas on atheism in other forums, I've been told that I'm ignoring the distinction between Weak and Strong atheism. This is a distinction which I had not previously encountered in my studies. I would like to examine this distinction more for a presentation I'm giving supporting strong atheism, but I am unaware of many sources that discuss it directly. I am looking into Anthony Flew and his work, but apart from that I am lost.As such, I am seeking help from the community. Do…See More
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- At 5:32pm on October 8, 2012,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi to K. Foster
Welcome to this world of rationality, truth and peace, where common sense and science lead to freethinking wisdom --- as you know as a clear thinker.
We invite you to join the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 700 discussion topics and 3600 members.
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- At 11:12am on October 8, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, K! Glad you could join us. :D
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