God (Volume 18) (Central Problems of Philosophy)

Wood, W. Jay

ISBN 10: 0773538402 / ISBN 13: 9780773538405

Edité par McGill-Queen's University Press (edition 1), 2011

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: God (Volume 18) (Central Problems of Philosophy)
• Éditeur: McGill-Queen's University Press (edition 1)
• Date de parution: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0773538402
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780773538405
• Reliure: Paperback
• Édition: 1.
• État de l'article: Fair

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Synopsis

The first part of the book addresses the epistemological concerns, focusing on arguments for and against the claim that theism is rationally justifiable. These include discussion of cosmological arguments, the ontological argument, the argument from design, and the moral argument for God's existence. Metaphysical questions about God's nature, in particular God's knowledge and power, and the nature of religious experience constitute the second part of the book. Epistemological and metaphysical questions are shown to be related since, if the concept of a God perfect in wisdom, power, and goodness is incoherent, it cannot be reasonable to believe that God exists. Throughout his discussion Wood draws on the most recent writings in the field as well as classic arguments and offers readers a clear, balanced, and incisive analysis of the core philosophical arguments for the existence of God. The book equips readers with the necessary understanding of issues in natural theology that will enable them to tackle more specialized and complex questions in the philosophy of religion.

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W. Jay Wood is professor of philosophy at Wheaton College, Illinois.