Does God's Existence Need Proof? - Brossura

Messer, Richard

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0198269714 ISBN 13: 9780198269717

Casa editrice: Oxford University Press, 1998

Riassunto

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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Recensione

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)

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0198269714
• ISBN 13: 9780198269717
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 176
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile