von Andreas Müller » Mo 15. Okt 2007, 22:26
So, noch ein bisschen was geändert:
1. Which book are you considering your most important work?
2. In an Edge article you wrote:
"The spectre of Hitler has led some scientists to stray from 'ought' to 'is' and deny that breeding for human qualities is even possible. But if you can breed cattle for milk yield, horses for running speed and dogs for herding skill, why on earth should it be impossible to breed humans for mathematical, musical or athletic ability? [...] I wonder whether, sixty years after Hitler's death, we might at least venture to ask what is the moral difference between breeding for musical ability, and forcing a child to take music lessons."
Could you elaborate on that?
3. Is there a possibility of a satisfying scientific worldview? How would you describe it?
4. In a speech during the Atheist Alliance 2007, Sam Harris said that we should stop calling ourselves atheists. Does it, according to your opinion, matter how we call ourselves or if we give us a name at all?
5. What is more important for believers: Their belief or their religious community? Should atheists provide an alternative community?
6. Many theologians and religious fanatics write distorting reviews of The God Delusion, some of them are even linking you with social darwinism or national socialism, without providing any proof. Why are you never reporting them to the police? Doesn't that go a bit beyond free speech towards defamation?
7. How great, do you think, is nowadays the danger of real "atheist fundamentalism" in the sense of militant atheists who destroy churches like in Russia under Stalin? Have you ever met real atheist hatepreachers or militants (which, of course, you are not)?
8. What do you think about Christopher Hitchens' position concerning Iraq? Does it have a serious impact on your relationship?
9. Michael Shermer wrote an open letter to the "New Atheists", condemning your outspoken criticism of religion, and quite a number of "skeptics" seem to share his position. Why, do you think, is that and what is your answer?
10. How did you like your trip to Germany? Were there any positive or negative surprises?
Was haltet ihr von den Fragen?