The Atheism Tapes
Jonathan Miller interviews five atheists and one theologian on the subject of atheism.
- 2004-2004
- 1 season
- Alive Mind Media
- Documentary
Jonathan Miller interviews five atheists and one theologian on the subject of atheism.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2004
Episode 1
Jonathan Miller in Conversation with Colin McGinn
The English philosopher, Colin McGinn, now living in the United States, talks about his atheistic and anti-theistic views and compares abandoning Christianity to shedding a skin.
Episode 2
Jonathan Miller in Conversation with Steven Weinberg
The American Nobel prize-winning physicist, Steven Weinberg, discusses his opposition to religion.
Episode 3
Jonathan Miller in Conversation with Arthur Miller
The American playwright Arthur Miller talks about antisemitism; the apparent connection between Jews, left-wing politics and atheism; and the possibility of life after death.
Episode 4
Jonathan Miller in Conversation with Richard Dawkins
The English biologist Richard Dawkins describes his youthful religious belief, explains how learning about Darwinism changed all that and talks about why "alternative" theories to evolution are so bad.
Episode 5
Jonathan Miller in Conversation with Denys Turner
The Cambridge theologian Denys Turner expounds upon what it is that an atheist is really denying.
Episode 6
Jonathan Miller in Conversation with Daniel C. Dennett
The philosopher Daniel C. Dennett explains why Darwin's idea was so subversive and openly wonders whether atheists need to stop being so damn polite.