To Be an Agnostic: An Agnostic Approach to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness [Paperback]

James Kirk Wall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 12, 2009

To Be an Agnostic
An Agnostic Approach to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
 
The World - Somewhere between the extremes of arrogant dogmatism, the truth regarding timeless questions is found. Science has not disproved God nor would any evidence of intelligent design prove any specific religion over another. Agnosticism is a dedication to the obtainment of knowledge and wisdom. Author James Kirk Wall, an agnostic himself, takes us on an unbiased quest for truth in his book, To Be an Agnostic.   
To Be an Agnostic takes us on a journey of intellectual exploration, using both ancient and modern philosophers to explain the greater meaning of life. The book contains:
· Defining agnosticism through Thomas Huxley and Socrates
· Building belief on education and argumentation
· The timeless wisdom of Know Thyself
· Exploring five popular life after death beliefs
· How to live a good life and die a good death
· The wisdom of the Founding Fathers
· How everything that is good can be lost in one generation
 
"Ultimately, this book promotes simplicity as the essence of truth," says author James Wall. "Morality and ethics are regarded above all else. We must know what is good, promote what is good, and defend what is good."
 
To Be an Agnostic includes insight and words of wisdom from great philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle and Socrates, Eastern philosophers Confucius and Lao Tzu, America's Founding Fathers, world leaders, military commanders, religious figures, activists, celebrities, heroes and well-known agnostic thinkers such as Thomas Huxley, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein. Readers, whether religious or not, will enjoy the opportunity to expand their horizons and increase their awareness and scrutiny of biased statements and claims.
 
About the Author
James Kirk Wall has been featured in Radio and Newspaper. He's currently a guest writer for the Chicago Tribune's blog The Seeker. Wall resides in Wheaton, Illinois with his wife of 20 years and 13 year old son. 

Editorial Reviews

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author James Kirk Wall truly surprised me. His book, "To be an Agnostic: An Agnostic Approach to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness," is about much more than  questioning whether God exists

--Jerry Moore - Suburban Life Publications

From everything from problem solving to morality, "To Be An Agnostic" is an intriguing and worthwhile read for those trying to understand agnosticism and what it means to identify as one. --Carl Logan - Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (August 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440166587
• ISBN-13: 978-1440166587
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #330,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality > Agnosticism

More About the Author

James Kirk Wall has been featured in Radio and Newspaper. As an educated and plain speaking facilitator of knowledge, Wall is able to take the best from religion, history, philosophy, and other academic studies and provide a holistic common sense perspective of life's biggest questions. This acclaimed author is currently a guest writer for the Chicago Tribune's blog The Seeker. Wall holds a degree in Business Management and resides in Wheaton, Illinois with his wife of 22 years and 14 year old son.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking Book, October 7, 2009

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This review is from: To Be an Agnostic: An Agnostic Approach to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. The author answers many very complex questions through good research, clear, logical thinking and a great sense of humor. Many people in our country continue to search for spiritual answers that they often do not find in organized religions. I'm one of those people. I do believe in a merciful God but struggle with many of the limitations offered through specific religious doctrine. This book has helped me to broaden my thinking about spiritual matters as well as many other routine aspects of life. I have purchased additional copies for some good friends and I highly recommend the book to anyone open to a different view of the same old haunting questions.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting book that provides balanced view of things, November 10, 2009

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Johanes Lessiohadi (Lawrenceville, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Be an Agnostic: An Agnostic Approach to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness (Paperback)

The book examines life questions with an open mind and no prejudice. I find this book to be an easy read. The book does not necessarily give the answer to all questions, since not all questions have answers at the moment. However, it provides a framework on how to approach a question by looking at all the facts and forming your own conclusions (if the facts are sufficient).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars positive words for living life, September 1, 2009

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Diane Batteiger (illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Be an Agnostic: An Agnostic Approach to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness (Hardcover)

it's nice to know someone is willing to rediscover enlightening influences from the past. The people mentioned in the book are good influence for life today, I highly recommend reading the quotes mentioned in the end pages of book.