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Author : Adam Green,Eleonore Stump
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781107078130
This collection of new essays is a groundbreaking examination of divine hiddenness from the perspectives of different faiths.
Author : Veronika Weidner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781108607483
This Element provides an introduction to the hiddenness argument, as presented by John Schellenberg, and its up-to-date discussion in a comprehensible way. It concludes with a brief assessment of where things stand, from the author's point of view, and why divine hiddenness should not reduce a reflective theist's confidence in theism.
Author : Daniel Howard-Snyder,Paul Moser
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521006104
A distinguished group of philosophers of religion explore the question of divine hiddenness.
Author : Richard H. Corrigan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780615171838
"The purpose of this book is to outline the principal difficulties that the 'hiddenness' of God poses, and to offer solutions to the question of why God does not incontrovertibly and indubitably reveal His existence to everyone." This concise book introduces the reader to the current debate about the issue of divine hiddenness. The author critically assesses the views of many leading philosophers, and proceeds to offer his own solutions and insights. This is a book that will be of interest not only to the academic, but also to anyone who has ever wondered why God does not simply make his existence known to everyone.
Author : J. L. Schellenberg
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780198733089
1. Some Basic Tools -- 2. A Conceptual Map -- 3. Why So Late to the Show? -- 4. The Main Premise -- 5. Add Insight and Stir -- 6. Nonresistant Nonbelief -- 7. Must a God Be Loving? -- 8. The Challenge -- Coda: After Personal Gods.
Author : Roy A. Clouser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015060852491
This book offers a reinterpretation of the general relations between religion, science, and philosophy, arguing that scientific theories depend on religious commitments.
Author : Joshua C. Waltman
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666760859
Why does God seem so hidden, obscure, and silent? Why doesn’t he make himself known in a more explicit way to those who dispute his existence? This line of questioning presents a perplexing conundrum for Christian theologians. On the one hand, Christians affirm that God’s revelation of himself is sufficient, but, on the other hand, it appears that some genuine seekers remain unconvinced of his existence. In recent decades, philosopher J. L. Schellenberg has proposed an argument for atheism that attempts to exploit this apparent contradiction. This book offers a new take by approaching the conversation using a Trinitarian theological lens. The character of Trinitarian love shapes the way God communicates in pursuit of relationships. Namely, God desires spiritually oriented, communal divine-human relationships, and this endeavor necessarily entails hiddenness. This work proposes five spiritual criteria that an individual must meet to be open to having a relationship with the triune God, and these are the criteria that atheists have failed to consider. Articulating these five is exactly what is needed to resolve the vexing theological puzzle of divine hiddenness.
Author : Benjamin Arbour,John R. Gilhooly
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443862271
Recent formulations of the inductive, continual problem of evil require us to consider new responses to the charge that there is something irrational about believing in God, given the type and amount of evil in the world. Furthermore, fresh approaches to the problem of evil offer suggestive ways to enter a new line of inquiry, in regards to both theistic defences against various articulations of the problem of evil and also theodicy. Finally, developments in contemporary theology, especially analytic philosophical theology, likewise require new treatments of the problem of evil. This volume, on the problem on evil, presents a series of essays that incorporate responses to these developments. The articles fall into three broad sections. The first critiques and examines the analytic, inductive problem of evil on the basis of its modal underpinnings, the discourse of possible worlds, and issues related to hiddenness and vagueness. The second part presents a narrative response to the problem of evil. Its approaches attempt to show the way in which peculiar features of narrative such as dramatic irony, verisimilitude, and distinctions between person-type propositions offer fresh ways to encapsulate our feelings about evil and our response to the theological problems raised by encounters with evil. Such existential concerns are valuable for our thinking about these matters. The third section relates the problem of evil to developments in contemporary analytic theology, such as open theism, idealism and the felix culpa theodicy.
Author : Duncan Pritchard,Mark Harris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351592178
Philosophy, Science and Religion for Everyone brings together these great truth-seeking disciplines, and seeks to understand the ways in which they challenge and inform each other. Key topics and their areas of focus include: • Foundational Issues – why should anyone care about the science-and-religion debate? How do scientific claims relate to the truth? Is evolution compatible with design? • Faith and Rationality – can faith ever be rational? Are theism and atheism totally opposed? Is God hidden or does God simply not exist? • Faith and Science - what provides a better explanation for the origin of the universe—science or religion? Faith and physics: can they be reconciled? Does contemporary neuroscience debunk religious belief? Creationism and evolutionary biology - what constitutes science and what constitutes pseudo-science? • Practical Implications – is fundamentalism just a problem for religious people? What are the ethical implications of the science-and-religion debate? Do logic and religion mix? This book is designed to be used in conjunction with the free ‘Philosophy, Science and Religion’ MOOC (massive open online course) created by the University of Edinburgh, and hosted by the Coursera platform (www.coursera.org). This book is also highly recommended for anyone looking for a concise overview of this fascinating discipline.
Author : Roy A. Clouser
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780268077013
Written for undergraduates, the educated layperson, and scholars in fields other than philosophy, The Myth of Religious Neutrality offers a radical reinterpretation of the general relations between religion, science, and philosophy. This new edition has been completely revised and updated by the author.
Author : Derek S. King
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000827439
This book offers a theological, and more specifically ecclesiological, response to the philosophical problem of divine hiddenness. It engages with philosopher J.L. Schellenberg’s argument on hiddenness and sets out a theologically rich and fresh response, drawing on the ecclesiological thought of Gregory of Nyssa. With careful attention to Gregory’s work, the book shows how certain ecclesiological problems and themes are critical to the hiddenness argument. It looks to the gathered church (the church as the body of Christ) and the scattered church (the church as the image of God) for relevance to the hiddenness problem. The volume will be of interest to scholars of theology and philosophy, particularly analytic theologians and philosophers of religion.
Author : Micah Issitt,Carlyn Main
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798216095941
Covering secret societies, mysterious ancient traditions, and the often-mistaken history of the world's religious symbols, this book takes readers on a tour through the fascinating world of religious symbolism and reveals the most mysterious and misunderstood facets of religion. Hidden Religion: The Greatest Mysteries and Symbols of the World's Religious Beliefs not only explores the history and origins of widely recognizable symbols, like the Christian cross and the Star of David, but also introduces readers to more obscure symbols from religious traditions around the world—even defunct ones like those of the ancient Aztec and Mayan societies. In addition, the book discusses the "religious secrets" found in the major religions, including secret societies of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. Containing more than 170 entries, the encyclopedia is organized by religious category, such as Abrahamic, East Asian, and African Diasporic religions, then alphabetically within each category. Each entry is prefaced with a short introduction that explains where and when the religious tradition originated and describes the religion today. This information is followed by an analysis of the historical development and use of symbols along with an explanation of connections between symbols used by different religions, such as shared astrological symbolism in the form of moon, sun, or star motifs.
Author : Veronika Weidner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783319975177
This book examines the so-called hiddenness argument of the Canadian philosopher John L. Schellenberg. The hiddenness of God is a topic evincing a rich tradition in the monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Rather recently, an argument emerged claiming that the hiddenness of God reveals on closer inspection the non-existence of God. Some say that Schellenberg ́s hiddenness argument is likely as forceful as the argument from evil rendering theism rather implausible or even false. In this book, an account of the traditional theistic notion of divine hiddenness is presented, which contrasts sharply from Schellenberg ́s use of the term. Moreover, a well-needed detailed exposition of the premises of the hiddenness argument is offered, thereby preparing the ground for an even more in-depth future hiddenness debate. Furthermore, a reply to the argument is given which challenges the truth of one specific subpremise, according to which belief that God exists is necessary in order to personally relate to God. Even though a plausible case is made that the hiddenness argument is unsound, it is beyond dispute that the argument deserves more serious reflection by theists and atheists alike.
Author : Michael C. Rea
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-11
Category : Philosophical theology
ISBN : 9780198866817
This book is the second of two volumes collecting together Michael C. Rea's most substantial work in analytic theology. The first volume contains essays focused on the nature of God; this second volume contains essays focused more on doctrines about humanity, the human condition, and how human beings relate to God.
Author : Herman Philipse
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781107161733
Combines philosophical investigations concerning the truth of religious convictions with empirical research on the origins and functions of religious beliefs. This book focuses on two core questions: (1) How probable is it that any particular god exists? (2) How should we account for the occurrence of religious beliefs in human societies?