Six programmes feature extended interviews with contributors discussing their views on atheism, originally filmed for a broader series in 2003.
“In a city set to explode, one man has just lit the fuse”
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Six programmes feature extended interviews with contributors discussing their views on atheism, originally filmed for a broader series in 2003.
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Jonathan Miller interviews prominent thinkers in The Atheism Tapes, a 2004 BBC documentary series. The six episodes feature extended discussions with figures such as philosopher Colin McGinn, physicist Steven Weinberg, playwright Arthur Miller, biologist Richard Dawkins, and philosopher Daniel Dennett. Each contributor shares personal beliefs and philosophical arguments regarding atheism, the nature of belief, and the relationship between religion and society. Originally filmed in 2003, the series presents a range of perspectives on disbelief and its implications.
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Why Watch
- Meet Colin McGinn's views on atheism and antitheism.
- Find out how Steven Weinberg connects science and religion.
- See Arthur Miller discuss atheism from a Jewish perspective.
Did You Know
- Colin McGinn identifies as both an atheist and an antitheist.
- Steven Weinberg notes that biologists are more likely to be non-believers than physicists.
- Arthur Miller believes some antisemitism stems from Christians' views on Jewish disbelief.
- Daniel Dennett questions why criticizing religious belief is often considered rude.
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Who presented The Atheism Tapes?
The Atheism Tapes was presented by Jonathan Miller.
How many programmes are in The Atheism Tapes series?
The Atheism Tapes consists of six programmes.
What distinction does Colin McGinn make regarding atheism?
Colin McGinn distinguishes between atheism, which is a lack of belief in a deity, and antitheism, which is active opposition to theism.
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