An Exclusive Interview With Richard Carrier
March 20, 2007 by
Author, Philosopher, Historian, and Avowed Atheist Richard Carrier Talks to Associated Content About His Beliefs, His Personal Life, and His Latest Books
Richard Carrier is a published philosopher, historian, and atheist currently studyingRichard Carrier
Date of Interview: March 8th, 2007Q:First, let me thank you again for your time. Your latest book, Sense and Goodness Without God, is a detailed work of advocacy for metaphysical naturalism. Could you briefly outline this philosophy for us?
Mr. Carrier: Metaphysical naturalism is a worldview in which nature is all there is. Basically, it says everything can be better explained without appealing to anything supernatural, and there are no supernatural powers or resources to rely on. I also argue in my book that a secular form of ethical humanism follows from naturalism, as well as a moderate political philosophy.
Q: You have been well-published on The Secular Web (www.infidels.org), so your rather outspoken defense of atheism is no secret. Would you say that atheism is implicit in the naturalist worldview?
Mr. Carrier: Certainly. There is no way to make naturalism compatible with any realistic belief in God.
Q: Not long ago, you were interviewed by Brian Flemming for his controversial The God Who Wasn't There documentary film. Could you maybe talk a little bit about your work on the historicity of Jesus and what opinions you have regarding the event now?
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