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- Title
Sal Restivo: Beyond New Atheism and Theism: A Sociology of Science, Secularism, and Religiosity: Routledge, 2023. 185 pp.
- Authors
Lahav, Hagar
- Abstract
Sal Restivo's book, "Beyond New Atheism and Theism: A Sociology of Science, Secularism, and Religiosity," explores the ongoing debate between new atheists and theists in the Anglo-American sphere. Restivo argues that both sides are wrong in placing the individual at the core of their perspectives and overlook the societal context and its influence. He suggests that embracing secularism, which combines atheism with humanistic values, can lead to a more meaningful existence. While the book provides valuable sociological insights, some notable omissions and logical inconsistencies are present. Researchers of Jews and Judaism can use Restivo's analysis to understand the relations between beliefs and society in Jewish contexts.
- Subjects
ATHEISM; THEISM; RELIGIOUSNESS; SECULARISM; SOCIOLOGY; SOCIAL scientists; JUDAISM; MINDFULNESS
- Publication
Contemporary Jewry, 2024, Vol 44, Issue 1, p233
- ISSN
0147-1694
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s12397-024-09552-y