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In a narrower sense, atheism is simply the absence of belief that any deities exist. This is a compilation of the various lists of atheists with articles on Wikipedia by category. Living people in these lists are those whose atheism is relevant to their notable activities or public life, and who have publicly identified themselves as atheists.
There have been many philosophers in recorded history who were atheists.This is a list of atheist philosophers with articles in Wikipedia. Living persons in this list are people relevant to their notable activities or public life, and who have publicly identified themselves as atheists.
In the early history of Islam, Muslim scholars recognized the idea of atheism and frequently attacked unbelievers, [76] although they were unable to name any atheists. [77] When individuals were accused of atheism, they were usually viewed as heretics rather than proponents of atheism.
Wrote and presented the 2004 television series, Atheism: A Rough History of Disbelief, exploring the roots of his own atheism and investigating the history of atheism in the world. [56] [57] Tim Minchin (1975–): Australian comedian, actor, composer, songwriter, pianist, musical director, winner of the 2005 Best Newcomer Perrier Comedy Award. [58]
For lists of atheists who converted to Christianity, Islam, or Judaism see the following links: List of converts to Christianity from nontheism; List of converts to Islam from nontheism; List of converts to Judaism from non-religious backgrounds; All other former atheists and agnostics that have been listed so far are below.
Annie Besant (1847–1933): British author, orator, and activist who, about her conversion to atheism, She wrote, "The path from Christianity to Atheism is a long one, and its first steps are very rough and very painful." [27] Wilfrid Scawen Blunt (1840–1922): English poet, writer and diplomat. [28]
The survey of 10,000 people found only 13 per cent of under 25s identified as atheists, ... Finding God in Four Great Atheist Books, did add: “I imagine many church leaders will be rubbing their ...
I [Pauling] am not, however, militant in my atheism. The great English theoretical physicist Paul Dirac is a militant atheist. I suppose he is interested in arguing about the existence of God. I am not. It was once quipped that there is no God and Dirac is his prophet." [82] Michael B. Paulkovich: 1955– Author, editor, Inventor, Space Systems ...