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Christopher Hitchens assembles a broad collection of writings from atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, and skeptics, spanning several centuries. By selecting essays that explore varied arguments against religion, theism, and superstition, he demonstrates the continuity and evolution of atheist thought. Hitchens’ introduction frames the anthology as more than a repeat of existing collections, highlighting its unique curation and contextual insight.
First publish date: November 5, 2007
Genre: Philosophy/Metaphysics
Authors: Christopher Hitchens
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