Category Archives: Atheism

Climate alarmism and the Goddess: reflections on a visit to ThinkorSwim

Posted on 20 February 2011 by Graham

If John Gibbons had any intention of trying to allay my fears that there is a strong ideological basis to much climate change activism when he accepted my recent post on climate skeptics, this was quickly forgotten. John’s appraisal of … Continue reading →

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Dan Dennett in Cork: What should replace religion?

Posted on 29 January 2011 by Graham

“Are there any believers in the Rapture here tonight?” asked an entertaining Professor Dan Dennett to a packed lecture hall in UCC last night, “and if so, can I have your car?” Dennett is Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University … Continue reading →

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On Pascals’ Wager and the Precautionary Principle

Posted on 27 January 2011 by Graham

Following on from the last post, a review of Simon Fairlie’s discussion of the the pros and cons of meat eating, I wanted to pick up on an issue he raises which I had not discussed, but which deserves more … Continue reading →

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Ariane Sherine on The Pod Delusion #11

Posted on 29 November 2009 by Graham

This week’s Pod Delusion features a fascinating interview with the wonderful Ariane Sherine, creator of the Atheist Bus campaign and editor of the one essential Christmas gift this year, The Atheists’ Guide to Christmas. The Atheists’ Guide is a brilliant … Continue reading →

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