I was surprised and delighted to find this book in “The Very Short Introduction” Most of the series I’ve read thus far, are historical surveys of a specific topic, some e cell Et, some terrible. This little book is more aptly titled “In Defense of Agnosticism” - a well argued, original philosophical text defending the importance and value of this position, while clarifying its meaning.

Perhaps I enjoyed it so much because I am totally on-board with his }Agnostic manifesto” at the end of the book which is the culmination of a tight and coherent argument for that position which I could never articulate as clearly. In particular, his argument for why agnostics can be engaged in what people see as theistic practices resonated deploy with my own ideas and practices.

Putting aside my own personal beliefs and positions, I would imagine this book would still be an interesting and though provoking read for anyone, no matter where they stand in this debate. ( )