Book Reviews

[leo-rcc]

I only have one thing to interject, a vast majority on this forum will not be voting for a flea or creationist book, while CR might want to discuss one of these.

[CoxRox]

I only have one thing to interject, a vast majority on this forum will not be voting for a flea or creationist book, while CR might want to discuss one of these.

I wouldn't expect you guys to want to read a creationist book, and I don't share your definition of 'flea' Leo, otherwise you could class 'God is not Great' as one of those surely, which by the way, could be one of the books voted on. (I like both the Hitchens brothers). I thought it would be interesting to read an intelligent, witty academic's views of you atheists but I can see that this may not appeal to you guys.

[leo-rcc]

I only have one thing to interject, a vast majority on this forum will not be voting for a flea or creationist book, while CR might want to discuss one of these.

I wouldn't expect you guys to want to read a creationist book, and I don't share your definition of 'flea' Leo, otherwise you could class 'God is not Great' as one of those surely, which by the way,

I'm not sure I wouldn't classify that as such.

But "The Dawkins delusion" and other books like those are fleas for sure.

[CoxRox]

Even if they are fleas, so what? They're rebuttals. I got the Dawkin's Delusion which I bought after I read the God Delusion. Both interesting books! What would you like to read?

[leo-rcc]

I have no so what, you disagreed with the definition, not me. It's not even my definition.

[CoxRox]

Ok, if you say so.....

[puglover]

What on earth do you mean by fleas?
It sounds as if you lot don't talk of these books too highly?

Okay come on guys..
lets get this party started!
I am itchy to read something!

Although I am going to run out and buy all the books mentioned as of yet.
Me = total book nerd.. at least I try to be!

Are there any good free ebooks about?

[Tiberius]

What on earth do you mean by fleas?
It sounds as if you lot don't talk of these books too highly?

A "flea" is a term used to describe a book that is based solely on refuting arguments of a well known book, and is usually aimed directly at the original book, so a "flea" of "The God Delusion" is "The Dawkins Delusion", a flea of "Letter to a Christian Nation" is "Letter to an Atheist".

See more fleas here: http://richarddawkins.net/article,2067,2...Dawkinsnet

[puglover]

What on earth do you mean by fleas?
It sounds as if you lot don't talk of these books too highly?

A "flea" is a term used to describe a book that is based solely on refuting arguments of a well known book, and is usually aimed directly at the original book, so a "flea" of "The God Delusion" is "The Dawkins Delusion", a flea of "Letter to a Christian Nation" is "Letter to an Atheist".

See more fleas here: http://richarddawkins.net/article,2067,2...Dawkinsnet

Thankyou very much!
I did join the Richard Dawkins forum.. but I felt intimated..
and the size and nature of Atheist Forums . org was more suited to me personally. This forum is really nice.. it feels like a community!
I also felt awkward joining a forum named by a person.. does Richard Dawkins think he is the prophet of Atheists or something?
Either way, thanks for the link Adrian.. it will surely keep me reading until the end of day!
Perhaps, I will contribute to the Richard Dawkins forum when I feel more capable and have the time.

Also, Adrian I think you should pick the book today or create the poll! =]

[leo-rcc]

The RDF is a part of the charity organization the Richard Dawkins Foundation, which is dedicated to the advancement of scientific awareness and understanding. Richard is a member on that forum and posts there himself as well.