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Gray vs. Grayling

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Andrew Stuttaford

It’s worth spending some time on this devastating review by British philosopher John Gray of a new book by British philosopher A.C. Grayling. Neither man is a religious believer, but, after reading this review, it’s difficult not to think that … Continue reading →

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Miscellany, December 29

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Walter Olson

Per John Tierney in the Times, a new review of the literature has “concluded that religious belief and piety promote self-control”, which may help explain why religious belief is often associated with greater success in such goals as personal health … Continue reading →

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“As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God”

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Walter Olson

Matthew Parris, longtime fixture of center-right British journalism at publications like The Spectator, has been thinking about the intractable problems of Africa: …I observe that tribal belief is no more peaceable than ours; and that it suppresses individuality. People think … Continue reading →

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