argument has considerable plausibility.13 It is not being claimed that Mackie and McCloskey intended to structure ... of could not apply to God, and that this could serve as the basis of an induction by complete enumeration argument.
Author: Richard M. Gale
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781107142350
Category: Philosophy
Page: 376
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This influential book evaluates the arguments for the existence and nature of God that emerged in the late twentieth century.This is now the definitive version of a classic in the philosophy of religion.
Author: Richard Swinburne
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN: 0191533947
Category: Philosophy
Page: 372
View: 691
Richard Swinburne presents a substantially rewritten and updated edition of his most celebrated book. No other work has made a more powerful case for the probability of the existence of God. Swinburne gives a rigorous and penetrating analysis of the most important arguments for theism: the cosmological argument; arguments from the existence of laws of nature and the 'fine-tuning' of the universe; from the occurrence of consciousness and moral awareness; and from miracles and religious experience. He claims that while none of these arguments are deductively valid, they do give inductive support to theism and that, even when the argument from evil is weighed against them, taken together they offer good grounds to support the probability that there is a God. The overall structure of the discussion and its conclusion have been retained for this new edition, but much has been changed in order to strengthen the argumentation and to take account of Swinburne's subsequent work on the nature of consciousness and the problem of evil, and of the latest philosophical and scientific writing, especially in respect of the laws of nature and the argument from fine-tuning. This is now the definitive version of a classic in the philosophy of religion." Reference Reviews "All of these essays show sophistication and deserve wide attention. Common objections to the theistic arguments are considered and logical proofs are helpfully provided when appropriate.
Author: William Lane Craig
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444308343
Category: Philosophy
Page: 704
View: 346
With the help of in-depth essays from some of the world's leadingphilosophers, The Blackwell Companion to NaturalTheology explores the nature and existence of God through humanreason and evidence from the natural world. Provides in-depth and cutting-edge treatment of naturaltheology's main arguments Includes contributions from first-rate philosophers well knownfor their work on the relevant topics Updates relevant arguments in light of the most current,state-of-the-art philosophical and scientific discussions Stands in useful contrast and opposition to the arguments ofthe 'new atheists'But we cannot say this about God , whom we have seen to be the first cause . Neither then can we say that God's existence is other than his nature . Secondly , forms and natures are realized by existing : thus , we express actual ...
Author: Saint Thomas (Aquinas)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521029100
Category: Religion
Page: 268
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Paperback reissue of one volume of the English Dominicans' Latin/English edition of Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae.David is arguing for the existence of something beyond the natural order, something supernatural. If there's evidence for such a being, evidence that we can see from within nature, it's necessarily going to have to look like a gap in ...
Author: Todd C. Moody
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 9781624660962
Category: Philosophy
Page: 156
View: 789
In this engaging introductory dialogue, Todd Moody maps the spectrum of philosophical arguments and counterarguments for the existence of God. Structuring colloquial conversations along classical lines, he presents a lively and accessible discussion of issues that are central to both theist and atheist thinking, including the burden of proof, the first cause, a necessary being, the natural order, suffering, miracles, experience as knowledge, and rationality without proof. The second edition is a significant and comprehensive revision. Moody broadens and deepens the conversation by addressing additional arguments, such as the problem of animal suffering, the moral argument, intelligent design, and human exceptionalism. The discussion of the cosmological argument is updated to reflect recent work on the Kalam Cosmological Argument. A short preface explains the scope of the work and the purpose of the dialogue form. Suggested further readings of contemporary and classical sources are also included.However, simply knowing God exists is not enough to satisfy the natural curiosity of human reason. The human mind wants to go further and attempt to understand God's nature: “When the existence of a thing has been ascertained there ...
Author: John F. Morris
Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781535856676
Category: Philosophy
Page: 10
View: 617
Gale Researcher Guide for: St. Thomas Aquinas on the Nature of God is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research." Why are we different? Were we created by God or are we just accidents of nature? Are you a child of the King or just a child of King Kong? This is a book of apologetics for laypeople.
Author: Jim Howard
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 9781498206136
Category: Philosophy
Page: 252
View: 858
What Is a Man? Biologically, we are animals--homo sapiens. But men are different, born with consciousness, reason, free will, notions of morality, and other characteristics of what we call "human nature." Why are we different? Were we created by God or are we just accidents of nature? Are you a child of the King or just a child of King Kong? This is a book of apologetics for laypeople. It looks at arguments for the existence of God and especially at those arguments that can be drawn from human nature. It argues in plain language, with illustrations and humor, that we cannot explain human nature without God, that men are miracles.Table 4.2 Natural Theology These three arguments demonstrate the existence of God using only human reason—not faith or revelation. god MusT exIsT Because... ontological argument cosmological argument Teleological argument There must be ...
Author: Helen Buss Mitchell
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781337672047
Category: Education
Page: 560
View: 201
Mitchell's ROOTS OF WISDOM: A TAPESTRY OF PHILOSOPHICAL TRADITIONS, Eighth Edition, invites readers to explore universal and current philosophical issues through a rich tapestry of worldviews that include the ideas and traditions of men and women from the West, Asia, the Americas and Africa. No other book covers such a wide breadth of multicultural coverage coupled with a clear, concise and engaging writing style. Striking images from fine art, cartoons, poetry, movies, current events and popular music illustrate our diverse cultural inheritance and bring the issues of philosophy to life. This edition's theme of personhood is addressed in the Confucian Socially Molded Self, discussions about who is and who is not a citizen in a republic, the construction of a planned city and the question of whether other animals do or should enjoy personhood. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.