New book helps us make sense of our place in the world

The NSS has an exclusive new book in its shop called Encountering Naturalism by Thomas W. Clark. It’s an excellent, and concise, companion to the recent spate of books about atheism from the likes of Dawkins, Onfray, Hitchens, Grayling et al.

It looks at how we can make sense of the world if we accept that we – human beings - are purely a part of nature, with no supernatural element such a soul. If we really are just a collection of atoms, then what does life mean? Where does morality come from? What does free will mean – and indeed, is there such a thing in nature? It’s written in straightforward language that attempts to help us make sense of our place in the universe. Its insights will have you nodding in agreement, and that little light marked “Eureka” will be flashing continuously as you read. Those who aspire to live in a world where the supernatural exists only in stories will love this book.

Dr. Susan Blackmore, author of The Meme Machine and Conversations on Consciousness said of Encountering Naturalism: “This little book takes all those deep questions about life, meaning, purpose and death, and shows how you don't need religion to make sense of them - indeed how the naturalist way of thinking about the deepest issues is kinder and truer.” --

Available from our online shop or by post from NSS Books, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. £6.99 plus £1 p&p.

Don’t forget, too, that the NSS classic mug is now on sale at £3.95 post free. Hurry along and get yours today.