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Kettell, Steven (2016) What's really new about new atheism? Palgrave Communications, 2 . 16099 .

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Abstract

The rise of new atheism has attracted significant attention but its novelty is often assumed rather than explained. By exploring the origins of new atheism and drawing comparisons to earlier atheist forms, this paper argues that new atheism contains aspects that are genuinely new. The most notable of these features are its expansive political activities and its hybrid combination of Enlightenment-based rationality with postmodern themes and concerns.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Atheism -- United States -- 21st century, Atheists --United States -- 21st century, Atheism -- Great Britain -- 21st century, Atheists -- Great Britain -- 21st century, Dawkins, Richard, 1941- -- Influence , Dennett, Daniel Clement, 1942- -- Influence , Harris, Sam, 1967- -- Influence , Hitchens, Christopher -- Influence
Journal or Publication Title: Palgrave Communications
Publisher: Palgrave
ISSN: 2055-1045
Official Date: 13 December 2016
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24 November 2016Accepted
13 December 2016Available
19 October 2016Submitted
Volume: 2
Article Number: 16099
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Open Access
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