Thinking About God by Brian Op Davies (English) Paperback Book

The Nile on eBay   Thinking About God by Brian Op Davies

If it is reasonable to believe in God, the ways in which God is thought of and spoken of deserve careful attention. This book looks carefully at the philosophical implications for thinking and speaking about God, the problems that have arisen and still arise, and the various solutions that have been proposed. In Part One Brian Davies examines the question of the reality of God. Do we have reason to believe in God? Arguments are discussed based on the beginning of the universe, its continued existence, the order it exhibits, experience of God, and the basis of morality. Finally, the Ontological Argument, based on the concept of God, is examined. Part Two looks at questions raised by what is said about God. Is talk about God meaningless? If not, in what sense can we talk about God? What does it mean to say that God is eternal and changeless? What does it mean to say that God is omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent and good? Does the existence of evil invalidate belief in God? Part Three considers more precisely Christian belief in God. Is there a rational basis for Christianity? How does this relate to faith? Can we make sense of the doctrines of the Incarnation and the Trinity? Is prayer reasonable? Throughout the book arguments from all sides are treated readably but rigorously. There is generous provision of searching questions for discussion and further reading.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

Brian Davies is Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, New York. His publications include The Thought of Thomas Aquinas (Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1992), An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Oxford University Press, 3rd edn., 2004), and The Reality of God and the Problem of Evil (Continuum, 2006).

Details ISBN1608996271 Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Year 2011 ISBN-10 1608996271 ISBN-13 9781608996278 Format Paperback Publication Date 2011-01-01 Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Place of Publication Eugene Country of Publication United States Short Title THINKING ABT GOD Language English Media Book Author Brian Op Davies Illustrations Illustrations, black and white DEWEY 231 UK Release Date 2011-01-01 AU Release Date 2011-01-01 NZ Release Date 2011-01-01 US Release Date 2011-01-01 Pages 362 Audience General We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

TheNile_Item_ID:102076260;