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Richard DawkinsFacts, Books, and Greatest Moments

As one of the Four Horseman, Richard Dawkins is a fierce competitor against religions. He encourages critical thinking about topics, refusing to believe in something without first finding the evidence, and a rationale perspective to the reality of global religion and its impact on our society.

Greatest Moments




Who is Richard Dawkins?

Dawkins was born in Nairobi, Kenya in 1941. He is an evolutionary biologist who has gone viral for his arguments against religion. He was a professor at the University of Oxford for 13 years. Since then, he has become a famous author and atheist.

He, similar to the other three horsemen of atheism, can so clearly articulate the issues with religious arguments. He's been keen to shutdown theists by clearly demonstrating the proposed argument from ignorance or demonstrable lack of evidence for claims. Dawkins is very public about his opinions and can be found all over the web: his web site, social media, and documentaries and debates.

Dawkins has made a massive impact in the atheist community, and is one of the most articulate, intelligent, and pragmatic non-believers. During debates he is often able to flip a religious argument on its head. He has taken down many famous religious people, one of the best being with convicted child abuser George Pell. Find that full debate on our debates page.

The God Delusion Book and Documentary

Dawkins has a book titled the "The God Delusion", which ended up inspiring a documentary you can find here. The documentary covers the rationality of religion, and faith. Richard intends the film to strongly scrutinize the teachings and ideas of religion.


Best Richard Dawkins Books

The Selfish Gene (1976)

The Ancestor's Tale (2004)

The Greatest Show on Earth (2009)

Outgrowing God: A Beginner's Guide (2019)

The Magic of Reality (2011)

The Blind Watchmaker (1986)

...and many more! His books offer amazing insight into a different lens to view the world from. Dawkins covers a wide range of topics and is articulate and understandable in his books. Check them out and see what you think!

Best Debates with Dawkins

Richard Dawkins has participated in many debates, most of which are most certainly worth viewing. He's debated people like:

  • John Lennox — 2007, 2008, 2008
  • Giles Fraser
  • Rabbi Shmuley

Dawkins versus The Killers' Brandon Flowers


Richard Dawkins is a famous atheist agnostic and evolutionary biologist.

Be sure to check out our Christopher Hitchens to learn more about another awesome atheist.