Why I am not a Christian

This volume gathers Bertrand Russell's writings critical of religion, including the title giving speech Why I am not a Christian, Nice People and What I Believe. His speeches and essays not only remain pure expression of opinion, but also refute witty and entertaining religious misbelief and provide arguments that should make even orthodox fanatics ponder. What I believe reveals the humanism of mathematician, philosopher and pacifist Bertrand Russell. Because if God is not an option, suddenly other answers to important questions must be found: How are we supposed to live? Does life make sense? Entertaining and captivating, Russell shows that a self-determined life is only possible without religion and that a good deed that is not committed of one's own free will is ultimately the highest form of hypocrisy. Russell's speeches and essays - actu.