In this fascinating and provoking study, Alister E. McGrath, a world-renowned theologian, addresses these and other questions sparked by the work of Richard Dawkins, one of the world's best-known atheists. This expanded and fully revised new edition now includes coverage of Dawkins' blockbuster The God Delusion, plus a new chapter on Dawkins as a popularizer of science, along with extensive updates reflecting the evolution of popular and scholarly debate on Dawkins' work. McGrath masterfully tackles Dawkins' hostile and controversial views on religion, and examines in depth the religious implications of his scientific ideas. This accessible and engaging book is a must-read for anyone interested in better understanding the interplay between science and religion.
An examination of the theories and writings of Richard Dawkins by a world-renowned expert on the relation of science and religion. It includes in-depth analysis of Dawkins' landmark treatise The God Delusion (2006). It tackles Dawkins' hostile and controversial views on religion, and examines the religious implications of his scientific ideas.