Why I Am an Atheist
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"Why I Am an Atheist" is a famous 1930 essay by Indian revolutionary Bhagat Singh in which he defends his rejection of religious belief and argues for rationalism and humanism.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Why I Am an Atheist Context triple: [Bhagat Singh, notableWork, Why I Am an Atheist]
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Why I Am Not a Christian
Why I Am Not a Christian is an influential 1927 essay and later book by philosopher Bertrand Russell that critiques Christian doctrine and organized religion from a rationalist and skeptical perspective.
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The Case for God
The Case for God is a 2009 book by religious historian Karen Armstrong that explores the history of religious thought and argues for a more nuanced, experiential understanding of God beyond rigid dogma and atheistic critiques.
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In Defense of Secular Humanism
In Defense of Secular Humanism is a philosophical work by Paul Kurtz that articulates and defends secular humanist ethics, reason, and skepticism as alternatives to religious belief.
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The Doubter’s Companion
The Doubter’s Companion is a philosophical reference book by Canadian thinker John Ralston Saul that offers brief, critical essays on key political, economic, and cultural concepts to encourage skeptical, independent thought.
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E.
On God
"On God" is a gospel-influenced hip-hop track by Kanye West from his 2019 album *Jesus Is King*, featuring themes of faith, gratitude, and divine protection.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Why I Am an Atheist Target entity description: "Why I Am an Atheist" is a famous 1930 essay by Indian revolutionary Bhagat Singh in which he defends his rejection of religious belief and argues for rationalism and humanism.
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A.
Why I Am Not a Christian
Why I Am Not a Christian is an influential 1927 essay and later book by philosopher Bertrand Russell that critiques Christian doctrine and organized religion from a rationalist and skeptical perspective.
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B.
The Case for God
The Case for God is a 2009 book by religious historian Karen Armstrong that explores the history of religious thought and argues for a more nuanced, experiential understanding of God beyond rigid dogma and atheistic critiques.
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C.
In Defense of Secular Humanism
In Defense of Secular Humanism is a philosophical work by Paul Kurtz that articulates and defends secular humanist ethics, reason, and skepticism as alternatives to religious belief.
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D.
The Doubter’s Companion
The Doubter’s Companion is a philosophical reference book by Canadian thinker John Ralston Saul that offers brief, critical essays on key political, economic, and cultural concepts to encourage skeptical, independent thought.
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E.
On God
"On God" is a gospel-influenced hip-hop track by Kanye West from his 2019 album *Jesus Is King*, featuring themes of faith, gratitude, and divine protection.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
autobiographical essay
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essay ⓘ political writing ⓘ |
| advocates |
critical thinking
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humanist ethics ⓘ scientific temper ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
counter accusations that atheism is due to vanity
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justify atheism on rational grounds ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
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Indian revolutionary movement ⓘ |
| author | Bhagat Singh ⓘ |
| circulation | initially circulated among comrades and sympathizers ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | India ⓘ |
| criticizes |
blind faith
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organized religion ⓘ superstition ⓘ |
| describes |
Bhagat Singh's personal beliefs
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Bhagat Singh's rejection of religious faith ⓘ |
| form | first-person narrative ⓘ |
| genre |
atheist literature
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political philosophy ⓘ rationalist literature ⓘ |
| hasLegacy |
frequently cited in discussions on secularism in India
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influential text in Indian atheist and rationalist movements ⓘ widely read among Indian students and activists ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
materialism
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revolutionary politics ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
rationalist philosophy
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socialist thought ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| laterPublishedIn | various collections of Bhagat Singh's writings ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Indian independence movement
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atheism ⓘ critique of religion ⓘ humanism ⓘ rationalism ⓘ |
| notableFor |
critique of the idea that bravery requires religious faith
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explicit defense of atheism by an Indian revolutionary ⓘ integration of atheism with anti-colonial struggle ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1930 ⓘ |
| setting | British India ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 20th century ⓘ |
| writtenBy | Bhagat Singh while in prison ⓘ |
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