The Last Superstition

"The Last Superstition" by Edward Feser offers an in-depth analysis of the debate between science and religion, shaped by prominent figures of New Atheism such as Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris. Feser argues that there is, in fact, no war between these two realms, but rather a conflict between different philosophical views of the natural order. While the modern mechanistic perspective sees the world as a collection of meaningless particles, the classical teleological viewpoint holds that purposefulness is a fundamental characteristic of the physical world. Feser highlights how these differing worldviews influence the discussion about the existence of God, the immortality of the soul, and the foundations of morality. The book is a comprehensive engagement with the arguments of New Atheism and provides a well-founded defense of the classical philosophical tradition.