As far as Dawkins and and his comfort level around professional philosophers, the atheist philosopher Massimo Pigliucci wrote:
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{{Cquote|Interestingly, over lunch during one of those days, I experienced Dawkins in what is a rather uncharacteristically humble mood: he confided at our table that he felt a bit intimidated, being surrounded by so many professional philosophers (he wasn’t talking about me, I assure you, but more likely of [[Daniel Dennett|Dan Dennett]] and Alex Rosenberg, among others). It was interesting to see that rather unexpected (from his public appearances) side of him.<ref>[https://platofootnote.wordpress.com/2016/02/01/richard-dawkins/ Richard Dawkins] by Massimo Pigliucci</ref>}}
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Below are some resources relating to Dawkins refusal to debate various debate opponents:
Below are some resources relating to Dawkins refusal to debate various debate opponents: