God, Belief, and Perplexity

God, Belief, and Perplexity
Author: William E. Mann
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0190459204

This volume presents fourteen of William E. Mann's essays on three prominent figures in late Patristic and early medieval philosophy: Augustine, Anselm, and Peter Abelard. The essays explore some of the quandaries, arguments, and theories presented in their writings. The essays in this volume complement those to be found in Mann's God, Modality, and Morality (OUP, 2015). While the essays in God, Modality, and Morality are primarily essays in philosophical theology, those found in the present volume are more varied. Some still deal with issues in philosophical theology. Other essays are aporetic in nature, discussing cases of philosophical perplexity, sometimes but not always leaving the cases unresolved. All the essays display, directly or indirectly, the philosophical influence that Augustine has had. His Confessions is a rich source for philosophical puzzlement. Individual essays examine his reflections on the alleged innocence of infants, which raises questions about cognitive, emotional, and linguistic development; his juvenile theft of pears and its relation to moral motivation; and his struggle with and resolution of the problem of evil. One essay presents the rudiments of an Augustinian moral theory, rooted in his understanding of the Sermon on the Mount. Another essay illustrates the theory by discussing his writings on lying. Mann argues that Abelard amplified Augustine's moral theory by emphasizing the crucial role that intention plays in wrongdoing. Augustine bequeathed to Anselm the notion of "faith seeking understanding." Mann argues that this methodological slogan shapes Anselm's "ontological argument" for God's existence and his efforts to explicate the doctrine of the Trinity.

God and the Ethics of Belief

God and the Ethics of Belief
Author: Andrew Dole
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2005-06-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1139446606

Philosophy of religion in the Anglo-American tradition experienced a 'rebirth' following the 1955 publication of New Essays in Philosophical Theology (eds. Antony Flew and Alisdair MacIntyre). Fifty years later, this volume of essays offers a sampling of the best work in what is now a very active field, written by some of its most prominent members. A substantial introduction sketches the developments of the last half-century, while also describing the 'ethics of belief' debate in epistemology and showing how it connects to explicitly religious concerns and to the topics of the individual contributions. These topics include: the relationship between God and the natural laws; the metaphysics of bodily resurrection; the role of appeal to 'mystery' in the religious life; the justification of both theistic belief generally and more specific doctrinal beliefs; and the social-political aspects of religious faith and practice.

Rush Rhees on Religion and Philosophy

Rush Rhees on Religion and Philosophy
Author: Rush Rhees
Publisher: CUP Archive
Total Pages: 428
Release: 1997-07-03
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780521564106

A collection of unpublished papers by Rush Rhees, pupil and close friend of Wittgenstein.

Is God A Delusion?

Is God A Delusion?
Author: Eric Reitan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2011-09-23
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1444358189

Is God a Delusion? addresses the philosophical underpinnings of the recent proliferation of popular books attacking religious beliefs. Winner of CHOICE 2009 Outstanding Academic Title Award Focuses primarily on charges leveled by recent critics that belief in God is irrational and that its nature ferments violence Balances philosophical rigor and scholarly care with an engaging, accessible style Offers a direct response to the crop of recent anti-religion bestsellers currently generating considerable public discussion

Pain, Perplexity and Promotion

Pain, Perplexity and Promotion
Author: Bob Sorge
Publisher: Bob Sorge
Total Pages: 193
Release: 1999
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0962118567

This may well be the most practical, inspiring book on Job you'll ever read. The book of Job comes alive, portraying Job's spiritual journey as a template for those who are in God's refining fires in this hour. Let God lead you to higher heights than you ever imagined!

God, Modality, and Morality

God, Modality, and Morality
Author: William E. Mann
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2015
Genre: History
ISBN: 0199370761

In one new and sixteen previously published essays, William E. Mann presents a modern interpretation of a traditional theory in philosophical theology, according to which God is a metaphysically simple, necessarily existing, personal being. Mann addresses such issues as God's independence and sovereignty, God's relationship to creation, and humans' relationship to God.

Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy

Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy
Author: Gareth B. Matthews
Publisher:
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2003
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780198238881

Gareth Matthews suggests that we can better understand the nature of philosophical inquiry if we recognize the central role played by perplexity. The seminal representation of philosophical perplexity is in Plato's dialogues; Matthews examines the intriguing shifts in Plato's attitude to perplexity and suggests that these may represent a course of philosophical development that philosophers follow even today.

Good News for Anxious Christians, expanded ed.

Good News for Anxious Christians, expanded ed.
Author: Phillip Cary
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2022-08-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493437569

A talented teacher unpacks the riches of traditional Christian spirituality for Christians burdened by the guilt and anxiety of introspective, in-my-heart spiritual techniques. Phillip Cary explains that knowing God is a gradual, long-term process that comes through the gospel experienced in Christian community. The first edition has sold over 17,000 copies. The expanded edition includes a new afterword that offers further insights since the first edition was published over ten years ago.

Wagering on an Ironic God

Wagering on an Ironic God
Author: Thomas S. Hibbs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Apologetics
ISBN: 9781481306386

Pascal thus wagers all on the irony of a God who both startles and astonishes wisdom's true lovers.