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Book Synopsis: In 2007, Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett filmed a landmark discussion about modern atheism. The video went viral. Now in print for the first time, the transcript of their conversation is illuminated by new essays from three of the original participants and an introduction by Stephen Fry. At the dawn of the new atheist movement, the thinkers who became known as “the four horsemen,” the heralds of religion's unraveling—Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett—sat down together over cocktails. What followed was a rigorous, pathbreaking, and enthralling exchange, which has been viewed millions of times since it was first posted on YouTube. This is intellectual inquiry at its best: exhilarating, funny, and unpredictable, sincere and probing, reminding us just how varied and colorful the threads of modern atheism are. Here is the transcript of that conversation, in print for the first time, augmented by material from the living participants: Dawkins, Harris, and Dennett. These new essays, introduced by Stephen Fry, mark the evolution of their thinking and highlight particularly resonant aspects of this epic exchange. Each man contends with the most fundamental questions of human existence while challenging the others to articulate their own stance on God and religion, cultural criticism, spirituality, debate with people of faith, and the components of a truly ethical life.
Praise for The Four Horsemen “This bracing exchange of ideas crackles with energy. It’s fascinating to watch four first-class minds explore a rugged intellectual terrain. . . . The text affords a different, more reflective way of processing the truly vital exchange of ideas. . . . I commend the book to those seeking an honest reckoning with their religion—and those curious about how the world looks from a rigorously naturalistic and atheistic point of view.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “The full, electrifying transcript of the one and only conversation between the quartet of luminaries dubbed the ‘four horsemen’ of the New Atheism, which took place in Washington, D.C., in 2007. Among the vast range of ideas and questions they discuss: Is it ever possible to win a war of ideas? Is spirituality the preserve of the religious? And, are there any truths you would rather not know?”—The Bookseller (UK) (starred review)
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Introducing "The Four Horsemen: The Conversation That Sparked an Atheist Revolution," a groundbreaking book that brings together the brilliant minds of Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett. This landmark discussion about modern atheism took the world by storm when it went viral as a video, and now you can immerse yourself in the transcript of their intellectual exchange, enriched with new essays from the original participants. Get ready to be captivated, challenged, and inspired as these four horsemen unravel the threads of religion and offer a fresh perspective on human existence.
At the dawn of the new atheist movement, these four heralds of religion's unraveling sat down together over cocktails and engaged in a rigorous, pathbreaking conversation. Now, for the very first time in print, you can experience the exhilarating, funny, and unpredictable dialogue that has been viewed by millions on YouTube. This book is a must-read for those seeking intellectual inquiry at its best – a sincere and probing exploration of the most fundamental questions of human existence. Join Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett as they challenge each other's beliefs, question the concept of God, and delve into the components of a truly ethical life.
Praise for "The Four Horsemen" has been pouring in, hailing it as an essential resource for those looking to reckoning with their religion and gain insight from a rigorously naturalistic and atheistic point of view. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette commends the book for providing an honest and reflective way to process the vital exchange of ideas. The Bookseller (UK) gives it a starred review, highlighting the electrifying transcript of the conversation among these luminaries. Is it ever possible to win a war of ideas? Is spirituality exclusive to the religious? Find the answers to these thought-provoking questions and more in this revolutionary book.
Don't miss out on this iconic conversation that has shaped contemporary atheism. Immerse yourself in the transcript enriched with new essays from Dawkins, Harris, and Dennett, and let Stephen Fry guide you through the evolution of their thinking. Whether you're curious about different perspectives on spirituality, cultural criticism, or engaging in debates with people of faith, "The Four Horsemen" is a book that will challenge your beliefs and expand your intellectual horizons. Take the journey towards a truly ethical life and order your copy today.
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