Faith And The Philosophers

Author : R. Douglas Geivett,James S. Spiegel
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830875184

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Faith, Film and Philosophy by R. Douglas Geivett,James S. Spiegel Pdf

"Those who tell stories rule society." Plato So who today are our principal storytellers? Not philosophers, but filmmakers. For those who know both the enormous entertainment potential and the culture-shaping power of film, this book will stir mind and imagination. For great stories freight world-sized ideas, ideas worthy of contemplation and conversation. Great cinema inspires wonder. But another philosopher, Aristotle, reminds us that wonder is the true source of philosophy. So perhaps Plato or Aristotle might have a shot at ruling society, even today--if they took an interest in film. These fourteen essays consider classic and current films together with several major philosophical themes, all within the context of Christian faith: (1) the human condition, (2) the human mind and the nature of knowing, (3) the moral life, and (4) faith and religion. Citizen Kane, Big Fish and Pretty Woman contribute to an in-depth consideration of the human condition. The Truman Show, The Matrix, Being John Malkovich and It's a Wonderful Life, among others, illuminate reflection on the human mind and the nature of knowing. Looking at the moral life, contributors interact with such notable films as Pleasantville, Bowling for Columbine, Mystic River and The Silence of the Lambs. The final section pursues the theme of faith and religion traced through a number of Hong Kong martial arts films, Contact, 2001: A Space Odyssey and U2's music documentary Rattle and Hum. A veritable film festival for all those who want to nurture the wonder of philosophical inquiry and the love of Christian theology through an engagement with the big ideas on the big screen.

Author : Thomas V. Morris
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0195101197

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God and the Philosophers by Thomas V. Morris Pdf

Brings together a series of essays by a group of highly regarded philosophers on the role of God and spirituality in their lives and in their philosophies.

Author : Thomas V. Morris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015014189347

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Philosophy and the Christian Faith by Thomas V. Morris Pdf

Presents a collection of discussions on the philosophy of religion, especially with regard to Christianity. The essays cover such subjects as salvation, the resurgence of philosophy of religion, the Acts of the Apostles, the Trinity, original sin and theHoly Spirit.

Author : NA NA
Publisher : Springer
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781349816705

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Faith and the Philosophers by NA NA Pdf

Author : Brian Besong,Jonathan Fuqua
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781642290738

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Faith and Reason by Brian Besong,Jonathan Fuqua Pdf

Too smart to believe in God? The twelve philosophers in this book are too smart not to, and their finely honed reasoning skills and advanced educations are on display as they explain their reasons for believing in Christianity and entering the Roman Catholic Church. Among the twelve converts are well-known professors and writers including Peter Kreeft, Edward Feser, J. Budziszewski, Candace Vogler, and Robert Koons. Each story is unique; yet each one details the various perceptible ways God drew these lovers of wisdom to himself and to the Church. In every case, reason played a primary role. It had to, because being a Catholic philosopher is no easy task when the majority of one's colleagues thinks that religious faith is irrational. Although the reasonableness of the Catholic faith captured the attention of these philosophers and cleared a space into which the seed of supernatural faith could be planted, in each of these essays the attentive reader will find a fully human story. The contributions are not merely collections of arguments; they are stories of grace.

Author : George Amiroutzes
Publisher : Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : History
ISBN : 0884024857

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The Philosopher, Or on Faith by George Amiroutzes Pdf

The Philosopher, or On Faith is a literary recreation of the conversations between Mehmed II and George Amiroutzes. Complex and subtle arguments emerge, firmly situated in their fifteenth-century context but steeped in the long Greek philosophical tradition. This volume presents both the editio princeps and the first translation from the Greek.

Author : John Hick
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725229853

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Faith and the Philosophers by John Hick Pdf

To define and explore contemporary philosophical critiques of Christian belief is the purpose of this book, which arises out of a conference held at Princeton Theological Seminary. In a frank and extensive confrontation, outstanding philosophers and theologians met to search for greater clarity on some important issues in the philosophy of religion. The book contains the papers written for the conference, the prepared criticism, and excerpts from the debates. The discussions revolved around the experiential grounds of religious belief; the question as to what conclusions may legitimately be drawn from religious experience; the "emptiness" or otherwise of Christian belief and ethic in the modern world; the Freudian explanation of faith; and the Barthian defense of Christianity.

Author : R. Douglas Geivett,James S. Spiegel
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781458735768

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Faith, Film and Philosophy by R. Douglas Geivett,James S. Spiegel Pdf

'THOSE WHO TELL STORIES RULE SOCIETY.'' PLATO.... So who today are our principal storytellers? Not philosophers, but filmmakers. For those who know both the enormous entertainment potential and the culture-shaping power of film, this book will stir mind and imagination. For great stories freight world-sized ideas, ideas worthy of contemplation and conversation. Great cinema inspires wonder. But another philosopher, Aristotle, reminds us that wonder is the true source of philosophy. So perhaps Plato or Aristotle might have a shot at ruling society, even today - if they took an interest in film. These fourteen essays offer wonderful reflection on classic and contemporary films following several major philosophical themes, all within the context of Christian faith: the human condition, the human mind and the nature of knowing, the moral life, and faith and religion. Citizen Kane, Big Fish, Pretty Woman, Legends of the Fall and The Bridges of Madison County contribute to an in-depth consideration of the human condition. The Truman Show, The Matrix, Being John Malkovich and It's a Wonderful Life, among others, illuminate reflection on the human mind and the nature of knowing. Looking at the moral life, contributors interact with such notable films as Pleasantville, Bowling for Columbine, Mystic River and The Silence of the Lambs. The final section pursues the theme of faith and religion traced through a number of Hong Kong martial arts films, Contact, 2001: A Space Odyssey and U2's music documentary, Rattle and Hum. A veritable film festival for all those who want to nurture the wonder of philosophical inquiry and the love of Christian theology through an engagement with big ideas on the big screen.

Author : John Cornwell,Michael McGhee
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781847065483

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Philosophers and God by John Cornwell,Michael McGhee Pdf

A series of philosophers reflect upon the status and sources of their religion and spiritual sympathies. They rise above the rancour of recent debates fuelled by secular critics such as Dawkins, Dennett and Hitchens to reclaim the essential capacity of religion to touch the hearts and minds of a diverse global audience.

Author : Dr Christopher J Insole,Dr Harriet A Harris
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781409477143

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Faith and Philosophical Analysis by Dr Christopher J Insole,Dr Harriet A Harris Pdf

What tensions arise between philosophy of religion and theology? What strengths and weaknesses of analytical methods emerge in relation to strongly confessional philosophical theologies, or to Continental philosophies? Faith and Philosophical Analysis evaluates how well philosophy of religion serves in understanding religious faith. Figures who rarely share the space of the same book - leading exponents of analytic philosophy of religion and those who question its legacy - are drawn together in this book, with their disagreements harnessed to positive effect. Figures such as Richard Swinburne and Basil Mitchell reflect on their life-long projects from a perspective which has not previously been seen in print. A wide range of approaches found in contemporary philosophy of religion are explored, including: reformed epistemology, 'traditional' metaphysical theory building, feminist methodologies, Wittgensteinian approaches, and American pragmatism. Considering the trends in philosophy of religion as they are interacting across continents, looking particularly at philosophical influences in North America, Britain, and Continental Europe, this book will appeal to students, scholars and general readers with an interest in philosophy of religion, theology, or analytical philosophy.

Author : Corey Miller,Paul Gould
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134630370

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Is Faith in God Reasonable? by Corey Miller,Paul Gould Pdf

The question of whether faith in God is reasonable is of renewed interest in today’s academy. In light of this interest, as well as the rise of militant religion and terrorism and the emergent reaction by neo-atheism, this volume considers this important question from the views of contemporary scientists, philosophers, and in a more novel fashion, of rhetoricians. It is comprised of a public debate between William Lane Craig, supporting the position that faith in God is reasonable and Alex Rosenberg, arguing against that position. Scholars in the aforementioned fields then respond to the debate, representing both theistic and atheistic positions. The book concludes with rejoinders from Craig and Rosenberg.

Author : Timothy Hull
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498236768

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Faith and Modern Thought by Timothy Hull Pdf

Get the full picture! Understand the whole story! Faith and Modern Thought is a jargon-busting and engaging introduction providing an imaginative and creative way into the great minds that have forged the modern world, especially Kant and Hegel and the revolutionary philosophies of existentialism and Marxism they inspired. Tim Hull provides the wider intellectual picture, the fuller philosophical story in which modern theology was forged. After an engaging introduction to the European Enlightenment and the cultural crisis it triggered, the stage is set to understand the essence of modern theology. From that essential background the radical faith of many of the most influential of modern theologians and philosophers of religion is explored, exposing a deep-rooted indebtedness to the Enlightenment tradition.

Author : Dariusz Karlowicz
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498278744

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Socrates and Other Saints by Dariusz Karlowicz Pdf

Many contemporary writers misunderstand early Christian views on philosophy because they identify the critical stances of the ante-Nicene fathers toward specific pagan philosophical schools with a general negative stance toward reason itself. Dariusz Karłowicz's Socrates and Other Saints demonstrates why this identification is false. The question of the extent of humanity's natural knowledge cannot be reduced to the question of faith's relationship to the historical manifestations of philosophy among the Ancients. Karłowicz closely reads the writings of Justin Martyr, Tertullian, Clement of Alexandria, and others to demonstrate this point. He also builds upon Pierre Hadot's thesis that ancient philosophy is not primarily theory but a "way of life" taught by sages, which aimed at happiness through participation in the divine. The fact that pagan philosophers falsely described humanity's telos did not mean that the spiritual practices they developed could not be helpful in the Christian pilgrimage. As it turns out, the ancient Christian writers traditionally considered to be enemies of philosophy actually borrowed from her much more than we think--and perhaps more than they admitted.

Author : Timothy Hull
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498236751

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Faith and Modern Thought by Timothy Hull Pdf

Get the full picture! Understand the whole story! Faith and Modern Thought is a jargon-busting and engaging introduction providing an imaginative and creative way into the great minds that have forged the modern world, especially Kant and Hegel and the revolutionary philosophies of existentialism and Marxism they inspired. Tim Hull provides the wider intellectual picture, the fuller philosophical story in which modern theology was forged. After an engaging introduction to the European Enlightenment and the cultural crisis it triggered, the stage is set to understand the essence of modern theology. From that essential background the radical faith of many of the most influential of modern theologians and philosophers of religion is explored, exposing a deep-rooted indebtedness to the Enlightenment tradition.

Author : Stephen T Davis
Publisher : Lion Books
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780745980072

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Rational Faith by Stephen T Davis Pdf

If God exists, why doesn't he eliminate suffering and evil? Does evolution disprove Christianity? Can religion be explained by cognitive science? People have grappled for ages with these kinds of questions. And many in today's academic world find Christian belief untenable. But renowned philosopher Stephen Davis argues that belief in God is indeed a rational and intellectually sound endeavor. Drawing on a lifetime of rigorous reflection and critical thinking, he explores perennial and contemporary challenges to Christian faith. Davis appraises objections fairly and openly, offering thoughtful approaches to common intellectual problems. Real questions warrant reasonable responses. Examine for yourself the rationality of the Christian faith.