In , philosopher Edward Feser argues that modern atheism relies on a flawed "mechanical" view of the world that lacks the rational foundation found in classical philosophy. Instead of engaging in a scientific debate, Feser utilizes the Aristotelian-Thomistic tradition to claim that the existence of God is a matter of logical necessity rather than a scientific hypothesis. Core Philosophical Pillars
: He defends traditional proofs, such as Aquinas’s "Five Ways," asserting they are often dismissed by modern thinkers who do not actually understand their metaphysical premises. Tone and Reception The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New ...
The book is noted for its . Feser admits the book is "angry," written to meet the "bluster" of New Atheism with equal rhetorical force. The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism In , philosopher Edward Feser argues that modern
: Feser contends that the "mechanical" vision of nature (seeing the world as purposeless particles in motion) is a philosophical choice, not a scientific discovery, and that it inevitably undermines human reason and morality. Tone and Reception The book is noted for its
Feser’s central feature is a return to classical metaphysics to dismantle the arguments of "New Atheists" like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens: