Variety
The American philosopher William James died a hundred years ago. Jonathan Rée calls for a return to his humane example
Rationalism, Atheism & Humanism
Thinkers: Voltaire
Fame and fortune allowed the great 18th-century writer to challenge the powers of the state, says Ian Davidson
Q&A: Daniel Dennett and Linda LaScola
A powerful new piece of research by philosopher Daniel Dennett and qualitative researcher Linda LaScola features interviews with five Christian ministers who have lost their faith but continue to preach.…
Unreasonable doubt
Climate change, AIDS, GM foods – all have their detractors. But when does disbelief become dogma? Keith Kahn-Harris explores the cult of denialism
The cosy atheist: Laurie Taylor interviews Rebecca Goldstein
Laurie Taylor quizzes Rebecca Goldstein, author of 36 Arguments for the Existence of God, on her novel approach to religion
Book Review: On Evil by Terry Eagleton
Beneath the diaphanous veil of ambiguity, the wit and the nuance-sense Terry Eagleton fails to get to the real heart of darkness, says AC Grayling
Divine Image
What can the godless learn from religious art? A lot, says Aaron Rosen
Gloom merchant
To be truly happy we must be pessimistic, says Roger Scruton
Editorial: Just believe
It seems that anti-science is on the rise, but hopefully we've found the antidote
Cast away
How humanist are the three main parties? With the general election fast approaching, Paul Sims has been canvassing