McGrath briefly notes Bertrand Russell's Why I am not a…
““McGrath briefly notes Bertrand Russell's Why I am not a Christian, and J. J. C. Smart gets a single mention, as does Adolf Grünbaum, but the other major defenders of philosophical atheism of the last half-century do not even merit a nod. His index contains no listings for Antony Flew, Wallace Matson, Kai Nielsen, Richard Gale, William L. Rowe, Michael Martin, J. L. Mackie, Daniel Dennett, Evan Fales, Michael Tooley, Quentin Smith, Jordan Howard Sobel, Robin Le Poidevin, Theodore Drange, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Nicholas Everitt, J. L. Schellenberg, or Graham Oppy.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Many notable atheistic philosophers are omitted from standard lists, highlighting gaps in representation.
In simple terms: Philosophers omitted from lists.
Key Takeaway
Recognize overlooked thinkers.
Themes
atheism
philosophy
representation
Mood
critical
informative
Type
Atheism:1
Atheist-philosophers:1
Bertrand-russell:1
Christian:0
Daniel-dennett:1
Graham-oppy:0
Single men:0
Why-i-am-not-a-christian:0
Bertrand Russell:1
Bertrand Russel:0
Atheism Half:0
Philosophical Atheism:1
Defenders Philosophical:0
When to use this quote
- academic curricula
- public discourse
- intellectual history
- media coverage
Key Concepts
history
academia
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are some philosophers excluded?
- How can we broaden representation?
A Different Perspective
Lists may reflect bias, not merit.