Dawkin's militant atheism is well known; his profound faith less well known In this book, atheist philosopher Eric Steinhart explores the spiritual dimensions of Richard Dawkins ? books, which are shown to encompass: ?? the meaning and purpose of life ?? an appreciation of Platonic beauty and truth ?? a deep belief in the rationality of the universe ?? an aversion to both scientism and nihilism As an atheist, Dawkins strives to develop a scientific alternative to theism, and while he declares that science is not a religion, he also proclaims it to be a spiritual enterprise. His books are filled with fragmentary sketches of this ?spiritual atheism ?, resembling a great unfinished cathedral. This book systematises and completes Dawkins ? arguments and reveals their deep roots in Stoicism and Platonism. Expanding on Dawkins ? ideas, Steinhart shows how atheists can develop powerful ethical principles, compelling systems of symbols and images, and meaningful personal and social practices. Believing in Dawkins is a rigorous and potent entreaty for the use of science and reason to support spiritually rich and optimistic ways of thinking and living. .