Atheism
Atomic claims
atheism is an instance of world view.
atheism is an instance of philosophical movement.
atheism is an instance of doxastic attitude.
atheism is a subclass of irreligion.
atheism is a subclass of nontheism.
Atheism, in the broadest sense, is an absence of belief in the existence of deities.
Less broadly, atheism is a rejection of the belief that any deities exist.
In an even narrower sense, atheism is specifically the position that there are no deities.
Atheism is contrasted with theism, which is the belief that at least one deity exists.
Historically, evidence of atheistic viewpoints can be traced back to classical antiquity and early Indian philosophy.
In the Western world, atheism declined after Christianity gained prominence.
The 16th century and the Age of Enlightenment marked the resurgence of atheistic thought in Europe.
Atheism achieved a significant position worldwide in the 20th century.
Estimates of those who have an absence of theistic belief range from 500 million to 1.1 billion people.
Atheist organizations have defended the autonomy of science, freedom of thought, secularism, and secular ethics.
External references: Wikidata Q7066