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Topics include free will, the nature of the universe, the meaning of life, and much more, arguing from scientific evidence that there is only a physical, natural world without gods or spirits, but that we can still live a life of love, meaning, and joy. Carrier, former editor-in-chief of the Secular Web, draws on his extensive experience for over ten years defending the worldview of "metaphysical naturalism." As the central mission of the Internet Infidels and the Secular Web, this book is a flagship effort to articulate every aspect of what "naturalism" is, at least one coherent version of it. The title of this book is Sense and Goodness without God because Metaphysical Naturalism is full of sense, and encourages nothing but good. Reason and acute thinking are its very bedrock, and the love of wisdom its main driving force. Notable is Carrier's 100-page defense of universal moral truth without appealing to supernatural objects or beings, his articulation of leading multiverse theories and why they are simpler and more plausible explanations of our present universe than any god theory, his summary of the case for mind-brain physicalism, his extensive defense of compatibilist free will, his discussion of the scientific study of beauty, and a philosophical defense of his (sometimes unorthodox!) political views. Most of the material is original, and even what is drawn from Carrier's online essays has been revised and improved for the book. Although it is written for a lay audience, Sense and Goodness without God tackles the sophisticated attacks on naturalism by the likes of Plantinga, Moreland, and others. Metaphysical Naturalism is the only worldview that is supported by all the evidence of all the sciences, the only one consistent with all human experience, the established truths of history, and reason itself. No other worldview, including theism generally or Evangelical Christianity in particular, is supported by any evidence of any of the sciences. The only remotely plausible exception, 'fine tuning,' is not very convincing evidence for the divine, and supports no doctrine of salvation. Science doesn't necessarily contradict alternative worldviews, for one can adjust most of them to be compatible with almost any evidence, but no other worldview is directly and substantially supported by any scientific evidence, whereas all scientific evidence so far does support Metaphysical Naturalism, often directly, sometimes substantially. Though naturalism has not yet been proved, it is the best bet going. Table of Contents (Abridged): 1. What This Is - 3 2. How I Got Here - 9. 1. Philosophy: What It Is and Why You Should Care - 23 2. Understanding the Meaning in What We Think and Say - 27 3. Method - 49. III. What There Is. 1. The Idea of a "Worldview" - 65 2. A General Outline of Metaphysical Naturalism - 67 3. The Nature and Origin of the Universe - 71 4. The Fixed Universe and Freedom of the Will - 97 5. What Everything is Made of - 119 6. The Nature of Mind - 135 7. The Meaning of Life - 161 8. How Did We Get Here? - 165 9. The Nature of Reason - 177 10. The Nature of Emotion - 193. IV. What There Isn't. 1. Not Much Place for the Paranormal - 211 1.1 Science and the Supernatural - 213 1.2 Miracles and Historical Method - 227 2. Atheism: Seven Reasons to be Godless - 253. V. Natural Morality. 1. Secular Humanism vs. Christian Theism - 293 2. Morality in Metaphysical Naturalism - 313 3. Moral Conclusions: Tying it All Together - 345. VI. Natural Beauty. 1. Beauty as Emotional Appraisal - 351 2. Eight Rules of Beauty - 353 3. Beauty in Human Life - 361. VII. Natural Politics. 1. Morality vs. Politics - 369 2. The Rationality of the Moderate - 371 3. Basic Political Theory - 375 4. The Politics of Metaphysical Naturalism - 381 5. My Politics - 389 6. The Secular Humanist's Heaven - 405. Richard Carrier's Defense of Naturalism. I recently set out to write a review of Richard Carrier's 2005 book Sense and Goodness without God: A Defense of Metaphysical Naturalism. Carrier is popular in some online circles particularly for his criticisms of the reliability and accuracy of the NT, and for his defense of the mythicist view, i.e., the the view that Jesus of Nazareth never existed as a historical person, even that the NT texts suggest as much, but he considers himself a philosopher as much as a historian. One does not have to be a Van Tillian to think that such historical claims ultimately need a defensible underlying philosophical system to provide grounding. For various reasons I could only manage a very rough and incomplete draft reviewing the first section, his understanding of the nature of meaning (which also includes purported refutations of skepticism and the work of Plantinga). One reason is simply that it was exhausting trying to piece together a charitable interpretation of his positions, particularly when he does not interact with actual literature in philosophy. I am providing a link to the draft below, in the hopes that someone might find it useful. I would appreciate any comments (or complaints). I am also including my comments for Carrier, as they provide background as well as my overall assessment of the work (which is, you might expect, not peachy). As I said, it is very rough, but I am hoping someone might benefit, even by doing a better job than I have done as I am sure many of you can! Sense and Goodness Without God: A Defense of Metaphysical Naturalism by Richard C. Carrier. Dr. Carrier's book Sense and Goodness without God defends a complete philosophy of life called Naturalism, the view that nature is all there is, with no supernatural powers or beings. Below are essays & links expanding on or defending this book and its conclusions. And in the books to the right ( Why I Am Not a Christian , The End of Christianity , and Christianity Is Not Great ) Dr. Carrier further proves naturalism is a better explanation of the world we find ourselves in. Articles Defending Naturalism. Top Websites for More Information. On Defining Naturalism as a Worldview (2010) Carrier's formal definition of the natural-supernatural distinction in Free Inquiry magazine. Naturalism vs. Theism: A Debate (2006) Carrier defends arguments for naturalism against the attacks of Christian theist Tom Wanchick. Why I Am Not a Christian (2006) Discusses evidence that naturalism makes more sense of than Christianity. Also available in print and kindle . On the Deceptions of David Wood (2005) Answers David Wood's polemical and dishonest critique of Sense and Goodness without God . The Commitments of Naturalism (2005) David Macarthur and Richard Carrier (and others) discuss what naturalism entails. The Big Debate (2004) Responds to some attempts to criticize Carrier's defense of Naturalism in a Michigan debate. Reppert's Argument from Reason (2004) Comprehensive discussion of my naturalist theory of mind vs. the criticisms of Victor Reppert. Defending Naturalism as a Worldview (2003) Refutes Michael Rea's arguments against recommending belief in naturalism. Steiner's Challenge to Naturalism (2003) Refutes claim that naturalism cannot explain the success of mathematics in physics. Is Philosophy Stupid? (2013) Explains the value, function, and importance of philosophy & naturalism, and their relationship to science. Odds Against the Origin of Life? (2000) Refutes claims that natural biogenesis is too improbable to have happened. The Problem with Miracles (1999) On why we lack sufficient evidence to believe there are miracles even if they exist. What's with the Cover? On why that weird painting was chosen for the cover of Sense and Goodness without God . Resources for Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Recommended books, links, and notes on applying logic, Bayesian reasoning, and cognitive science to sound reasoning. The Secular Web World's largest online library of writings and resources in defense of the secular and naturalist worldview . Center for Naturalism Growing library of essays & links that help illuminate and explain the naturalist worldview and its moral & social consequences. CSI (formerly CSICOP) The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry investigates claims that challenge the naturalist worldview. Apex Naturalism Online magazine for philosophical naturalists, featuring articles, news, videos and more. Worldview Web Brief answers to questions from a Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Atheist perspective. I'm the Atheist, and answer as a Naturalist. Naturalism Facebook Facebook resource page on naturalism. Links to websites on practical naturalism. Stanford Naturalism The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on Naturalism (by David Papineau). Stanford Physicalism The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on Physicalism, with extensive ultra-technical discussion of the problems and debates. Naturalism in the IEP The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on Naturalism, brief but peer-reviewed, with bibliography. Varieties of Naturalism Philosopher John Shook's analysis of what naturalism is and its different kinds. Wikipedia on Naturalism Wikipedia discussion of definition, history & major arguments for and against metaphysical naturalism. SkeptDic on Naturalism The Skeptic's Dictionary entry on naturalism, with discussion and links. Dr. Carrier also discusses aspects of naturalism as a worldview on his blog. See entries indexed under naturalism [ old | new ], philosophy [ old | new ], metaphysics [ old | new ], epistemology [ old | new ], morality [ old | new ], aesthetics [ old | new ], and politics [ old | new ]. For his top recommended readings in philosophy, see Richard Carrier Recommends .