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?Bertrand Russell Often clarified his position as agnosticism, and would probably not be impressed with the Atheism of today. I am not asking a question, just pointing this out, because goodreads decided to promote this book to me along with their misguiding description. I have read this and most of Russell's work already.

Jim Hurley ACAB, I agree. The distinction between Atheism and Agnosticism is generally misunderstood. One common misperception is that Atheism represents a milit…moreACAB, I agree. The distinction between Atheism and Agnosticism is generally misunderstood. One common misperception is that Atheism represents a militant approach to the denial of Godhood, while Agnosticism represents a more polite doubting. Actually, they live in two distinct realms. At their roots, Atheism is related to belief, while Agnosticism is related to knowledge. Thus, personally, I am not separately an Agnostic or an Atheist, but an Agnostic Atheist: I don't believe in any Gods, but I don't know for sure that there are no gods. Another person might be a Gnostic Atheist: they don't believe in any Gods, and they know for sure that there are no Gods, etc. (less)

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