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Great minds of the 20th century, including such distinguished names as Richard Swinburne, Alvin Platinga and Keith Ward, offers answers to some of life's key questions.

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This innovative and challenging book presents cogent answers from some of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth century to fifteen of the most enduring questions posed by humanity. For questioning minds who seek alternative philosophical viewpoints, this is a unique and accessible assessment of humankind's common experience that offers a new vision for the next millenium.

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The answers from some of the great thinkers of modern times to 15 of the biggest questions faced by humanity.

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This innovative and challenging book presents cogent answers from some of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth century to fifteen of the most enduring questions posed by humanity. Drawing on a diverse range of views from such influential shapers of modern thought as Richard Swinburne, Alvin Plantinga and Keith Ward, Great Thinkers on Great Questions features discussion of key issues, including: * the existence of the soul * psychology, sociology and religious belief * free will * morality and cultural conditioning * God and modern science For questioning minds who seek alternative philosophical viewpoints, this is a unique and accessible assessment of humankind's common experience that offers a new vision for the next millennium.

Author Biography

Roy Abraham Varghese is an experienced author and editor on the subject of science and religion. His book Cosmic Beginnings and Human Endings won the Templeton Book Prize for Theology in 1995. Time magazine described his book Cosmos, Bios, Theos as the year's most intriguing book about GodA".

Table of Contents

Part 1: Can We Known and Know That we Know? 21Relativism 23Universal Insights presupposed by science and philosophy 39Part II: is matter the whole story 41The existence of the soul 43the freedom of the will 70Life after death 83Reincarnation 87Part III: Are religion and Morality Simply and Solely By-products of the Socio-Cultural Environment? 95Psychology,sociology and religious belief 97Right and Wrong 100Atheism 108Part IV : Is There a God? 115The existence of God 117God and Modern Science 154The Problem of Evil 191Pantheism 206Divine actions in the world and human history 212Part V: What Can We Know About God? 219Omniscience, omnipotence, eternity and infinity 221

Review

A truly great, accessible volume of replies by different philosophers to some of life's most profound questions.-- "Charles Taliaferro"A wonderful treasury of incisive arguments by eminent modern writers.-- "Robert Trigg - Emeritus Professor in Philosophy, Warwick University"An impressive and diverse range of prominent philosophers, scientists, and other thinkers offer their answers to life's 'great questions'.-- "Tim Mawson - Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Oxford"The lively format of this fascinating book enables us to watch eminent thinkers grapple incisively with classic positions and elegantly articulate their own powerfully compelling viewpoints.-- "Joseph Runzo"

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Great minds of the 20th century answer life's monumental questions

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Is there a God? Are our choices free? Does the soul exist? "Great Thinkers on Great Questions" presents cogent answers from some of the greatest thinkers of modern times to fifteen of the most enduring questions faced by humanity. Drawing on a diverse range of views from such influential figures as Richard Swinburne, Alvin Plantinga and Keith Ward, the book broaches God and atheism, ethics, truth, free will, and the compatibility of science and religion. For questioning minds who seek alternative philosophical viewpoints, this is a unique insight into the fundamental questions which epitomize the human condition.

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"The lively format of this fascinating book enables us to watch eminent thinkers grapple incisively with classic positions and elegantly articulate their own powerfully compelling viewpoints."

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Great minds of the 20th century answer life's monumental questions

Details ISBN185168655X Author Roy Abraham Varghese Short Title GRT THINKERS ON GRT QUES Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 185168655X ISBN-13 9781851686551 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Imprint Oneworld Publications Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 210 Residence TX, US Edition 2nd UK Release Date 2009-04-01 AU Release Date 2009-04-01 NZ Release Date 2009-04-01 Publisher Oneworld Publications Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2009-04-01 Audience General We've got this

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