Does God's Existence Need Proof? - Couverture souple

Messer, Richard

 
9780198269717: Does God's Existence Need Proof?
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0198269714 ISBN 13 : 9780198269717
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1998

Synopsis

The possibility of proving the existence of God has fascinated thinkers and believers throughout the centuries. For those like Richard Swinburne, such a project is both worthwhile and successful. For others, like D. Z. Phillips, it is wholly inappropriate. Most critics have simply taken sides at this point; but this book argues a way forward, showing that the disparity between Swinburne and Phillips goes deeper - questioning the fundamental nature of God, the meaning of religious language, and the proper task of philosophy. The author argues that behind each thinker's work, and their attitudes towards proving the existence of God, lies fundamental trust. A positive discussion of relativism leads to a fresh analysis of the arguments for God's existence, particularly the ontological argument: Dr Messer shows that these are worthwhile - although not for the traditional reasons.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The possibility of proving the existence of God has fascinated thinkers and believers throughout the centuries. For those like Richard Swinburne, such a project is both worthwhile and successful. For others, like D. Z. Phillips, it is wholly inappropriate. Most critics have simply taken sides at this point; but this book argues a way forward, showing that the disparity between Swinburne and Phillips goes deeper - questioning the fundamental nature of God, the meaning of religious language, and the proper task of philosophy. The author argues that behind each thinker's work, and their attitudes towards proving the existence of God, lies fundamental trust. A positive discussion of relativism leads to a fresh analysis of the arguments for God's existence, particularly the ontological argument: Dr Messer shows that these are worthwhile - although not for the traditional reasons.

Revue de presse

Penetrating and insightful ... Supplemented by an excellent bibliography, this book should be of value to all those interested in the Philosophy of Religion. (The Philosopher)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
1998
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0198269714
ISBN 13 
9780198269717
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
176
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  0198267479 ISBN 13 :  9780198267478
Editeur : Clarendon Press, 1993
Couverture rigide