Debates about the existence of God persist but remain at an impasse between opposing answers. God at the Crossroads of Worldviews reframes the debate from a new perspective, characterizing the way these positions have been defined and defended not as wrong, per se, but rather as odd or awkward. Paul Chung begins with a general survey of the philosophical debate regarding the existence of God, particularly as the first cause, and how this involves a bewildering array of often-incommensurable positions that differ on the meaning of key concepts, criteria of justification, and even on where to start the discussion. According to Chung, these positions are in fact arguments both from and against larger, more comprehensive intellectual positions, which in turn comprise a set of rival "worldviews." Moreover, there is no neutral rationality completely independent of these worldviews and capable of resolving complex intellectual questions, such as that of the existence of God. Building from Alasdair MacIntyre's writings on rival intellectual traditions, Chung proposes that to argue about God, we must first stand at the "crossroads" of the different intellectual journeys of the particular rival worldviews in the debate, and that the "discovery" of such a crossroad itself constitutes an argument about the existence of God. Chung argues that this is what Thomas Aquinas accomplished in his Five Ways, which are often misunderstood as simple "proofs." From such crossroads, the debate may proceed toward a more fruitful exploration of the question of God's existence. Chung sketches out one such crossroad by suggesting ways in which Christianity and scientific naturalism can begin a mutual dialogue from a different direction. God at the Crossroads of Worldviews will be read by philosophers of religion, advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and theologians and general readers interested in the new atheism debates.
Автор: Moriarty Michael Название: Pascal: Reasoning and Belief ISBN: 0198849117 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198849117 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 27301.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Michael Moriarty presents the deepest and broadest study for many years of Blaise Pascal`s philosophy and theology, as represented in his Pensees, a seminal work in the development of modern thought. Central themes are the distinction between faith and reason, the contradictions within human nature, and the relation between mind and body.
Автор: Shook John R. Название: Systematic Atheology: Atheism`s Reasoning with Theology ISBN: 0367667320 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367667320 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6889.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book presents an overview of the development of atheology from ancient thought to the present day. Shook shows how a familiarity with atheology`s complex histories, forms, and strategies illuminates the contentious features of today`s atheist and secularist movements, which are just as capable of contesting each other as opposing religion.
Автор: Nunn Philip Название: Reasons to Believe: An Invitation to Think about Your Faith ISBN: 0901860964 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780901860965 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1483.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Philip Nunn discusses the basics of faith and asks whether Christianity makes sense. He answers questions such as: How certain can we be? Why is truth important? Are there no other ways to God than Jesus? He examines critical arguments against the Christian faith and shows why they are not sustainable.
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