Atheism as a Worldview: A Philosophical Exploration
Atheism as a Worldview: A Philosophical Exploration Author: William Collins Date: November 2024 Website: divine-physics.williamwcollins.com Abstract: This essay explores atheism as a worldview, emphasizing its role in shaping subjective interpretations of purpose, morality, and human existence. By comparing atheism's approach to meaning and ethics with theistic perspectives, the essay delves into its philosophical foundations, challenges, and societal implications. --- Understanding Atheism as a Worldview Atheism, by its simplest definition, is the lack of belief in a deity or divine creator. However, this absence of belief doesn’t leave a vacuum. Instead, atheism constructs a framework—a worldview—that defines how adherents interpret existence, morality, purpose, and the nature of reality. It is not merely a rejection of theism but a lens through which the universe is understood and lived. A Framework for Understanding Every worldview answers fundamental questions: 1. ...