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Świętego Tomasza z Akwinu możliwy dialog z „nowym ateizmem”

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Pałubicki Ł.
Studia Ełckie
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2013
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vol. 15
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issue 3
279-289
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The author considers a possible dialogue between Saint Thomas Aquinas and representatives of the New Atheism. His interest focuses on the controversy about the existence of God. The paper is divided into three parts. In the first part the author presents main claims of the doctrine of the New Atheism. In the sec-ond he shows different conceptions of mind (reason) and rationality. In the last he presents Saint Thomas’ conception of rationality based on his metaphysical system. Undertaken considerations lead to a conclusion that the correct concep-tion of mind (reason) is a possible starting point in possible discussion with the New Atheism.
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Atheism and discrimination in the face of contemporary changes in the world

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Łopuszańska U., Zacharska A., Gierszon P., Samardakiewicz M.
Kultura-Społeczeństwo-Edukacja
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2020
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vol. 17
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issue 1
289-297
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The aim of this article is to present the situation of atheists around the world in the face of political and cultural changes in the world due to the increase in religious radicalism, particularly Islamic one, migration and terrorism. The article is of an illustrative character and presents the review of English literature in the scope of the discussed subject matter. Furthermore, the results of the latest global reports on prevalence of atheism in the world and the phenomenon of discrimination against persons not identifying with any faith: atheists, humanists or freethinkers were presented. The results of the selected, recent studies on the social perception of atheists and the phenomena of discrimination against them were shown. Another raised issue was the new social movement called New Atheism widespread mainly in the countries of the Western culture that in the future can constitute a new social and political challenge. Conclusions: Between 2005 and 2012 the number of atheists increased by 3% and currently they constitute 13% of the population of the world, while the percentage of religious people decreased by 9%. Atheists like other minority groups are discriminated against and their situation is dependent on the country in which they live. However, the vast majority of countries in the world violates the rights of persons identifying themselves as atheists. Still, in some countries, the declaration of atheism is forbidden, and in 13 countries the death penalty can be imposed.
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Ateizm i dyskryminacja w obliczu współczesnych zmian na świecie

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Łopuszańska U., Zacharska A., Gierszon P., Samardakiewicz M.
Kultura-Społeczeństwo-Edukacja
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2020
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vol. 17
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issue 1
279-287
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The aim of this article is to present the situation of atheists around the world in the face of political and cultural changes in the world due to the increase in religious radicalism, particularly Islamic one, migration and terrorism. The article is of an illustrative character and presents the review of English literature in the scope of the discussed subject matter. Furthermore, the results of the latest global reports on prevalence of atheism in the world and the phenomenon of discrimination against persons not identifying with any faith: atheists, humanists or freethinkers were presented. The results of the selected, recent studies on the social perception of atheists and the phenomena of discrimination against them were shown. Another raised issue was the new social movement called New Atheism widespread mainly in the countries of the Western culture that in the future can constitute a new social and political challenge.
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Ewolucja religii w memetyce (Dawkins, Dennett). Teoria doboru kulturowego w wyjaśnianiu zjawisk powstania, rozwoju i ewolucji kultury

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Rusek D.
Internetowy Magazyn Filozoficzny Hybris
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2015
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vol. 28
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issue 1
158-173
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Since ‘The Selfish Gene’ by Richard Dawkins was published the notion of evolving culture has become a matter of a growing concern which appears to be especially intriguing from the perspective of biology (R. Dawkins), psychology (R. Brodie) as well as philosophy (D. Dennett). The essence of Darwin’s project is a natural selection within the sphere of a natural science. From this standpoint, a human is considered to be an effect of an evolutionary development. In the memetics approach, a human being is perceived in a different manner. An unit of gene, which task is to pass on the information in a process of a natural selection, has been replaced by a notion of a meme that is an entirely new replicator which, as opposed to a gene, may be applied to the various environments, not only a biological one. The crucial factor that determines the uniqueness of every man would be culture. From this point of view, the transfer of culture, which is developing in a specific procedure, is emphasized. What can be included in the evolutionary processes in the vast area of culture? What is the discrepancy between the Dawkins’s biological position and the grounded on a philosophy of mind  the position of Dennett? The above mentioned attitudes result in various definitions of meme as well as the further implications that result from these definitions. Does the Theory of Cultural Selection fully explain a matter of the origin and evolution of languages, societies and religions?
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The Secret Sympathy: New Atheism, Protestant Fundamentalism, and Evolution

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Fraser L. J.
Open Theology
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2014
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vol. 1
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issue 1
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In spite of the apparent differences between the two, a number of commentators have suggested an underlying sympathy between new atheism and protestant fundamentalism (e.g. De Botton 2012; Vernon 2007; Flew 2007; Robertson 2010) While such comparisons are intriguing, it not always clear whether they should be taken seriously, as they are frequently asserted without sustained argument. This paper seeks to ameliorate this lack of clarity through a textual study of new atheist and protestant fundamentalist texts. This textual study reveals two presuppositions shared by new atheists and protestant fundamentalists: a literal, univocal, and perspicuous understanding of Scripture, and a disruptive and substitutionary conception of divine activity in nature. As such, for all their differences, both groups share similar beliefs concerning the Christian faith. While scholars frequently critique new atheist and protestant fundamentalist arguments by attacking biblical inerrancy or metaphysical naturalism, this paper concludes by arguing that a more successful critique of these two groups can be advanced by questioning the biblical and theological presuppositions that they share.
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Źródła Nowego Ateizmu. Rys systematyczno-historyczny

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Rysak K.
Teologiczne Studia Siedleckie
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2023
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issue Teologiczne Studia Siedleckie XX
199-239
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Nowy Ateizm jest jedną z najbardziej dyskutowanych odmian współczesnego ateizmu. Nurt narodził się po serii terrorystycznych ataków z początków XXI wieku, które były motywowane religijnie. Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett i Christopher Hitchens, wpływowi myśliciele, dotychczas niechętni religii, stali się agresywnymi oskarżycielami religii i propagatorami ateizmu. W niniejszym artykule chcemy zwrócić uwagę na obecność w Nowym Ateizmie idei takich jak: naturalizm i panteizm, scjentyzm, sceptycyzm i antyagnostycyzm, krytyka teizmu, krytyka religii, sekularyzm i humanistyczny ateizm. Elementy te pojawiają się na różnych etapach historii filozofii, historii religii i historii ateizmu, niemniej jednak w Nowym Ateizmie zyskują nową postać. Choć ruch Nowego Ateizmu spotkał się z ogromną krytyką, to jednak jego idee zaczęły oddziaływać na społeczeństwo. Co ciekawe, wpłynęło to pozytywnie na rozwój nowej apologetyki.
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New Atheism is one of the most debated forms of contemporary atheism. This movement emerged in the wake of a series of terrorist attacks in the early 21st century that were religiously motivated. Influential thinkers like Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens, who were previously critical of religion, became aggressive accusers of religion and advocates for atheism. In this article, we aim to highlight the presence in New Atheism of ideas such as naturalism and pantheism, scientism, skepticism and anti-agnosticism, secularism and humanist atheism, the critique of theism, and the critique of religion. These elements have appeared at various stages in the history of philosophy, the history of religion, and the history of atheism; however, in New Atheism, they take on a new form. Despite facing considerable criticism, the New Atheism movement has had an impact on society. Interestingly, this has positively influenced the development of new apologetics.
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New Atheism and Secularism

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Sieczkowski T., Łódzki U.
Internetowy Magazyn Filozoficzny Hybris
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2018
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vol. 42 (3)
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The paper attempts to analyze the theoretical conditions of the possible conflict between the New Atheism and modern secular liberal democracies. After short presentation of a few main components of neoatheistic thinking I concentrate on the notion of secularism as proposed by Charles Taylor. I conclude that by identifying the religion as “the root of all evil” the New Atheists are revealing the unjustifiable lack of judgment, as their aggressive antireligious stance generates rather crises and conflicts than social harmony.
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Artykuł jest próbą analizy teoretycznych warunków możliwego konfliktu między nowym ateizmem a współczesnymi liberalnymi, świeckimi demokracjami. Po krótkiej prezentacji kilku głównych składników myślenia neoateistycznego koncentruję się na pojęciu sekularyzmu w wersji zaproponowanej przez Charlesa Taylora. Dochodzę do wniosku, że nowi ateiści, utożsamiając religię ze „źródłem wszelkiego zła”, wykazują się brakiem rozwagi, ponieważ ich agresywna, antyreligijna postawa generuje raczej kryzysy i konflikty niż społeczną harmonię.
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Weltethos, Neuer Atheismus Und Christliche Identität

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Szentpétery P.
Roczniki Teologiczne
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2019
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vol. 66
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issue 7: Teologia ekumeniczna
69-86
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Projekt Etyki Globalnej jest ściśle związany z jego twórcą, Hansem Küngiem (1928). Opiera się na fakcie, że w różnych religiach występują podobne nakazy etyczne, które mogą być ujmowane jako tzw. Złota Reguła. Pierwsza część artykułu wprowadza w projekt i stanowi jego krytykę, przede wszystkim dlatego, że rozciąga on pochodzące z zachodniego chrześcijaństwa pojęcie ludzkości również na inne religie. Druga część artykułu ukazuje, że Hans Küng chce angażować nie tylko ludzi wierzących, ale również ateistów, agnostyków itd., jako że Projekt Etyki Globalnej ma przede wszystkim charakter etyczny. To dlatego autor koncentruje się na dwóch dobrze znanych dziełach prominentnych przedstawicieli tzw. Nowego Ateizmu, aby spróbować odpowiedzieć na pytanie, do jakiego stopnia ich twierdzenia zbiegają się z Projektem. W podsumowaniu formułuje konkluzję składającą się z ośmiu tez.
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The Global Ethic Project is closely connected to the name of its founder, Hans Küng (1928). It is based on the fact that in different religions there are similar commandments which all can be summed up by the Golden Rule. The first part introduces the project itself. It was mainly criticized because it extends the western Christian notion of humanity to other religions, too. This is dealt with in the second part. Hans Küng wants to involve not only the believers but also the atheists, agnostics etc. because Global Ethic is primarily of ethical character. That is why the author focuses on two high-impact works of two prominent representatives of the so-called new atheists in quest for an answer to the question to what extent they fit in with the Project. He finally sums up the conclusions in eight theses.
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Co nowego w nowym ateizmie?

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Arbatowska M.
Kultura – Media – Teologia
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2015
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issue 21
102 - 116
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New atheism is a contemporary world view which became especially popular after terrorist attack on World's Trade Center which took place on the 11 September 2001. The contestation of the intellectual elites – including Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris and Daniel Dennett – is definitely radical as it concerns every manifestation of religion. New Atheists present their thesis in mass media so they (thesis) are attractive and comprehensible for the audience. The main aim of the article is to answer the question whether the New Atheism is really new and unique in comparison to the forms of disbelief which appeared in the past. The analysis of the works written by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse leads to two important statements: New Atheism, as for its essential content, is not as exceptional as it seems to be. On the other hand, its popularity and wide range suggest that it must contain some new, distinctive features.
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Nowy ateizm jest współczesnym nurtem myślowym, który stał się szczególnie popularny po ataku terrorystycznym na World's Trade Center 11 września 2001 roku. Kontestacja środowiska intelektualnego – a w pierwszej kolejności Richarda Dawkinsa, Christophera Hitchensa, Sama Harrisa i Daniela Dennetta – ma zabarwienie zdecydowanie radykalne i dotyczy każdego przejawu religijności. Swoje tezy nowi ateiści propagują za pomocą nowoczesnych środków komunikowania, dzięki którym przekaz jest zrozumiały i atrakcyjny dla licznego kręgu odbiorców. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest odpowiedź na pytanie o faktyczną wyjątkowość i nowość tego nurtu na tle innych przejawów niewiary, które pojawiały się w historii. Analiza twórczości Czterech Jeźdźców Apokalipsy pozwala postawić dwie zasadnicze tezy. Po pierwsze, nowy ateizm ze względu na swoją merytoryczną zawartość nie jest tak wyjątkowy, jak mogłoby się wydawać. Po drugie, jego popularność i szeroki zasięg pozwala jednak doszukiwać się nowych elementów, zarówno pod względem formy, jak i treści.
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