Faith and Its Critics: A Conversation - Brossura

Fergusson, David

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0199585687 ISBN 13: 9780199585687

Casa editrice: Oxford University Press, USA, 2011

Riassunto

Heralded as the exponents of a 'new atheism' critics of religion are highly visible in today's media, and include the household names of Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Sam Harris. David Fergusson explains their work in its historical perspective, drawing comparisons with earlier forms of atheism. Responding to the critics through conversations on the credibility of religious belief, Darwinism, morality, fundamentalism, and our approach to reading sacred texts, he establishes a compelling case for the practical and theoretical validity of faith in the contemporary world. An invitation to engage in a rich dialogue, Faith and Its Critics supports an informed and constructive exchange of ideas rather than a contest between two sides of the debate. Fergusson encourages faith communities to undertake patient engagement with their critics, to acknowledge the place for change and development in their self-understanding whilst resisting the reductive explanations of the new atheism.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Educated in philosophy and theology, David Fergusson worked for several years as a parish minister in the Church of Scotland. Before returning to Edinburgh to his present position as Professor of Divinity, he held the Chair of Systematic Theology in the University of Aberdeen from 1990-2000. His research interests include issues in Christian doctrine, theological ethics and the history of Reformed theology, especially in its Scottish context. He is a director and editorial board member of the Scottish Journal of Theology. He is also Principal of New College, Edinburgh, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Oxford University Press, USA
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0199585687
• ISBN 13: 9780199585687
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 204
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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