AS85: Jonathan Figdor

AS85: Jonathan Figdor

Author: seriouspod.com November 17, 2014 Duration: 41:37

This week Jonathan Figdor joins us to discuss a multitude of topics. First up, he’s promoting a new book, Atheist Mind, Humanist Heart. That can be found on Amazon or on the home page here : http://www.atheistmindhumanistheart.com/ Also at that link you can find info on his ReThink prize! It sounds really cool and I’m thinking … Continue reading AS85: Jonathan Figdor

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