The Problem of God: A Short Introduction - Couverture souple

Angeles, Peter Adam

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0879752165 ISBN 13 : 9780879752163

Editeur : Prometheus Books, 1980

Synopsis

The material in this book is philosophically (as opposed to theologically or religiously) oriented, stressing the problem of God as a logical and philosophical problem. The perspective is critically analytic in the Naturalistic-Humanistic tradition. The basic approach is an issues or problems approach, but this is set in a historical context with quotations from Greek philosophy, the Church Fathers, the Medieval period, and from modern philosophers. The aim is to enable students to see what is being said and has been said about God and thereby fits this into a better framework in the light of present knowledge and society. It is hoped that students will develop an awareness and appreciation of the philosophical problems in the concept of God, that they will acquire the ability to engage in intelligent evaluation and exchange of ideas, and that they will display these qualities in their everyday thought.

This volume is by no means exhaustive of all the themes in the Philosophy of Religion. The most fundamental ones about God's existence are covered thoroughly. The book is a starting point for more intensive work in the subject. It lays down the basic groundwork for an easy transition to other topics and to more sophisticated thought-patterns. The writing has been kept as concise and elementary as possible with short sections on a variety of topics.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Peter A. Angeles (Sedona, AZ) is retired from the Philosophy department at Santa Barbara City College. He is the author of The Problem of God: A Short Introduction.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Prometheus Books
• Date d'édition: 1980
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0879752165
• ISBN 13: 9780879752163
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 156
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• Personne responsable: non disponible