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Theories Of Atheism

Atheism is defined as the denial or disbelief in the existence of god. (Houghton Mifflin, 2000) This may be true to believers, those who believe in the existence of god, but to non-believers this is incorrect. Atheism is better described as an absence of the theistic belief due to different and non-compatible belief systems. (Smith, 2000) Throughout history Atheism has been a highly discussed way of thinking. We know that it exists but how did it come to be? Whose logic is responsible for the ideas that are today known as Atheism? The answer is, many people. From its scarce origins dating back to the time of Greek philosophers such as Epicurus and Lucretius to more modern thinkers as Thomas Hobbes and David Hume.
The early Greek philosopher Epicurus' theory of "materialism" His theory stated that the only things that exist are bodies and the space that is around them. He rationalized that the soul is made of material, so when the bold dies, the soul dies with it. Leaving no......


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