A longtime contributor to selfpublished philosophical web sites, including the secular web and freethought blogs, carrier has published a number of books and articles on philosophy and religion in classical antiquity, discussing the. A defense of metaphysical naturalism, and why i am not a christian. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The historical papers of richard carrier 199520 by richard c. Why we might have reason for doubt kindle edition by carrier, richard. Atheist richard carrier is a polyamorous dog true freethinker. Applying a bayesian criterion propounded in his foundational book proving history, carrier methodically breaks down contemporary historiographical assumptions, and. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations customers also bought items by david fitzgerald. Was science in decline or experiencing a revival under the romans.
Carrier has 14 books on goodreads with 11222 ratings. Richard carrier why science is better than religion and always has been skepticon one. Over more than 700 pages, carrier engages with the few pieces of possible evidence concerning jesus. The introduction to the book alone is of great value, as it summarizes some. Atheist richard carrier, who divorced his wife to go. Bayess theorem and the quest for the historical jesus gives an introduction to bayesian statistical analysis and arguments for changing how historical truths are validated. Im no longer managing lists for films, fiction, or politics and a complete list of my own books you can find here. Im a northerner living in the south, a poet, a biblical scholar, and a. He advises those interested in using bayes theorem to read the wikipedia article on the subject. So, whenever richard carrier was talking about morality without god, now we know what he meant.
This task is complicated because, in his response to my original piece, carrier says a surprisingly small amount that engages my argument and a large amount that does not. Those charges stem from posts they made made about his alleged sexual harassment, an accusation he repeatedly denied. Amazon has a new program that allows associates to build their own mini storefronts to promote their favorite books and videos. Recently there was a short discussion on rdebatereligion about an argument william l. Carrier has 14 books on goodreads with 11276 ratings. Richard carrier has again sued several atheists on. His book proving history is the first half of his research where he details how professional historians can. Is there anything good to be said about richard carrier. Apr 27, 2018 richard carrier and the mythical jesus part 2. Apr 26, 2018 richard carrier and the mythical jesus part 1.
Richard carrier is one of the new breed of mythicists. Richard carrier s doctorate is in ancient history, with special emphasis on comparative mythologies. Berkeley in history and classical civilizations, and a. This short book should be read along with irreligion by john allen paulos as well as the titles given in the bibliography if youre interested in well reasoned criticisms of religion. To get started as a competent philosopher and start building a sound philosophy of life of your own, i strongly recommend beginning with these. A longtime contributor to selfpublished philosophical web sites, including the secular web and freethought blogs, carrier has published a number of books and articles on philosophy and religion in classical antiquity, discussing the development of early christianity from a skeptical viewpoint, and concerning religion and morality in the modern world. Richard carrier recommends amazon has a new program that allows associates to build their own ministorefronts to promote their favorite books and videos.
Polyamory and polyamorous refers to being in love with read having sex with more than one person simultaneously. Click any of the following books to buy it on amazon and bring me a commission. Follow richard carrier and explore their bibliography from s richard carrier author page. Richard cevantis carrier is an american historian, published philosopher, and prominent defender of the american freethought movement. Richard carrier phd, discusses his coming out as polyamorous, an orientation that he just discovered at the young age of 47.
A longtime contributor to selfpublished philosophical web sites, including the secular web and freethought blogs, carrier has published a number of books and articles on philosophy and religion in classical antiquity, discussing the development of early christianity from a. Fuller reply to richard carrier the bart ehrman blog. In no miracles today implies none then, a section of the general case for insufficiency of why i dont buy the resurrection story, richard carrier develops an argument against the reliability of historical account of miracles. Build a better philosophy of life in these trying times.
Richard carrier explores the social history of scientists in the roman era. Recommended reading this page is a minimalist listing of books dr. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He is trained in ancient history and classics, with a phd from columbia university an impressive credential. But i think hell might freeze over if ehrman recommends it. One of the books i read was the case for christ by lee strobel. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. And no doubt that many of richard carriers opponents are now busily looking into every word and sentence to discover any flaws. Ive listed each in the order i think is the best or most important reading. Jun 01, 2014 on the historicity of jesus ohj is an exhaustive analysis of all extant evidence concerning the biblical jesus, ultimately offering sound reasons for doubt of jesus historicity. In addition to proving history, which is now my most comprehensive treatment of bayesian reasoning for laymen, the books in which i also discuss and apply bayes theorem are the christian delusion tcd and the end of christianity tec, both edited by john loftus. Berkeley in history and classical civilizations, and a ph. In my estimation the odds jesus existed are less than 1 in 12,000. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations.
In this book, richard carrier writes big checks on his own objectivity, knowledge, and sound judgment. Richard carrier deconstructs christianity in one hour. Richard carrier on the mythical jesus published on oct 5, 2014 richard carrier s doctorate is in ancient history, with special emphasis on comparative mythologies. Richard carrier is an atheist activist, author, public speaker, and blogger. Richard carrier is the author of many books and numerous articles online and in print. Gullotta zeroes in on what i also happen to think are a some of carriers weaker points.
Not the impossible faith by richard carrier librarything. Academic evaluation of the scientific work of richard c. My recommendations in modern philosophy richard carrier. Jun 03, 2014 online shopping from a great selection at books store. Why we might have reason for doubt is an excellent nonfiction book and i highly recommend it to everyone. Four conclusive reasons to reject the faith, and more on. Carrier overstates his case about his publication due to his ignorance of modern scholarship, and also his positions in his book. Bart ehrman and the quest of the historical jesus of nazareth. For those who arent aware of him, richard carrier is a new atheist blogger who has a postgraduate degree in history from columbia and who, once upon a time, had a decent chance at an academic career. Why we might have reason for doubt by carrier, richard isbn. What was an ancient scientist thought to be and do. In short, i found the earlier criticisms of carrier to be the most on target. I would like to provide responses to the arguments and evidence that richard carrier offers to rebut my argument that jesus existed.
Why i am not a christian quotes showing 15 of 5 if god wants something from me, he would tell me. Richard carrier, the author of several books about ancient philosophy, religion, and science, is once against suing several atheists on charges of defamation, interference with his business, and emotional distress. Carriers most popular book is the christian delusion. My recommendations in the origins of christianity richard carrier. What would it take to get you to read richard carriers book. Richard carrier flew in from california to lecture the uncg atheists, agnostics, and skeptics on the historicity of christ.
Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store. Richard carrier is a published historian and philosopher, specializing in the philosophy of naturalism and the intellectual history of greece and rome. It is a hip common parlance manner whereby to refer to being a perverted sexual deviant. In my book did jesus exist i speak of him as a smart scholar with bona fide credentials. Now, atheist richard carrier has outed himself as being polyamorous that is, a practitioner of polyamory. Richard cevantis carrier born december 1, 1969 is an american author and activist, whose work focuses on empiricism, atheism, and the historicity of jesus. Carrier gave a lecture on elements of his upcoming new book on the historicity of jesus christ.
Nov 30, 2011 richard carrier blogs announcing appearances, publications, and occasional thoughts on natural philosophy and ancient history by philosopher, historian, and author richard carrier. From taoist to infidel, which i updated for my book will know i was a devout taoist for many years. Richard carrier makes the most reasoned argument ive yet seen for this case. Richard carrier is an expert in the history of the ancient world and a critic of christian attempts to distort history in defense of their faith.
We get a commission on everything sold there, even stuff you add to the shopping cart from your own wishlist while youre there, or the amazon automated and listmania recommendations that pop up. As a professional historian, published philosopher, and prominent defender of the american freethought movement, dr. My mother was a church secretary at a first methodist church only a block from our home, and i attended sunday school fairly regularly, but my parents rarely insisted that i attend any sermons. Carrier dismisses other criteria and theorizes that bayes has not been used by historians as historians shun logic and mathematical reasoning. He is a professional writer and speaker and teaches courses online for. Craig made in a debate with richard carrier did jesus rise from the dead. Mar 23, 2020 richard carrier is a worldrenowned author and speaker. A defense of metaphysical naturalism, and why i am not a. He previously graduated in history, with a minor in classics, from uc berkeley. Those who read my book sense and goodness without god or even some of my online work, e. While the authors rigorous use of bayesian method makes this book a tough slog at times, it is difficult to imagine how it might be refuted. Carrier has appeared across the country and on national television defending sound historical methods and the ethical worldview of secular naturalism. Ive here built my own pages with links to amazon for purchasing the books i recommend.
Richard carrier announcing appearances, publications. While dr carrier has been a valued contributor to this network, we have to demand support of that principle in actions as well as words. Summarizes some of what is covered in much more detail in his book. Four conclusive reasons to reject the faith richard carrier on. In fact the book of mormon actually has a better claim to being the true revelation of god small g as smith saw the vision, dug up the plates and wrote the book all within 7 years. Richard carrier is a worldrenowned author and speaker. Why should the gospels be believed any more than the book of mormon.
Richard carrier uses the book length exposition to argue that methods used to authenticate historical evidence should always contain bayesian methods. Jun 10, 2009 richard carrier recommends amazon has a new program that allows associates to build their own ministorefronts to promote their favorite books and videos. My recommendations in the origins of christianity as an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. In my last post, i began to look at richard carrier s claims that jesus probably never existed and that the gospels were, in fact, a myth.
Carrier rigidly applies the logic of bayes theorem to the evidence for the historicity of jesus and finds no reason to conclude he actually existed. Why we might have reason for doubt by richard carrier. Quotes tagged as richard carrier showing 11 of 1 if god wants something from me, he would tell me. Richard carrier quotes share book recommendations with. Jul 06, 2016 it seems ive done something to upset richard carrier. It is the religion i am still most fond of, and would soonest return to if i discovered enough evidence refuting naturalism. Richard carrier, phd a creepy, dishonest hypocrite. My experiences with religion as a child were all good. Heiser is active in trying to inject sound thinking into fringe topics and pseudohistory via his peeranormal podcast and fringepop321 youtube channel, this list includes fringe topics.
Or rather, ive done something to get him to turn his nasal snark on me on behalf of his latest fawning minion. Carrier s most popular book is the christian delusion. He has written extensively for the secular web and in various periodicals and books, and discussed his views in public all over the country and on tv. He is a trained historian and one of the leading current proponents of the christ myth theory. He is well known for his writings on internet infidels, otherwise known as the secular web, where he served as editorinchief for several years. He often appeals to his objectivity, while deriding that of scholars who hold opposing views, whom he hints are too hidebound or fearful to come to the dark side and embrace his views. Join us today when we talk to historian and author dr. He even dedicated his book on morality without god to his now exwife. A new translation by jacob neusner, the clash of gods. Im a published philosopher and historian of antiquity, specializing in contemporary philosophy of naturalism and in grecoroman philosophy, science, and religion, including the origins of christianity. Carrier was introduced as a graduate in ancient history this caught my attention.
His avid readers span the world from hong kong to poland. In this extensive sequel to science education in the early roman empire, dr. But the new polyamoratheism news is that carrier is actually searching for a new date. He wouldnt leave someone else to do this, as if an infinite being were short on time. Author of sense and goodness without god in 2005 and many other books since, richard carrier is a philosopher and historian, with a ph. Richard carrier is an expert in the history of the ancient world and a critic of christian attempts to distort history in. Richard carrier is a philosopher and historian with a ph. Mar 28, 20 special thanks to scott burdick for filming this lecture dr. Click to read more about on the historicity of jesus.
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