Humanism And The Death Of God

Author : Ronald E. Osborn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780198792482

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Humanism and the Death of God by Ronald E. Osborn Pdf

Humanism and the Death of God is a critical exploration of secular humanism and its discontents. Through close readings of three exemplary nineteenth-century philosophical naturalists or materialists, who perhaps more than anyone set the stage for our contemporary quandaries when it comes to questions of human nature and moral obligation, Ronald E. Osborn argues that the death of God ultimately tends toward the death of liberal understandings of the human as well. Any fully persuasive defense of humanistic values--including the core humanistic concepts of inviolable dignity, rights, and equality attaching to each individual--requires an essentially religious vision of personhood. Osborn shows such a vision is found in an especially dramatic and historically consequential way in the scandalous particularity of the Christian narrative of God becoming a human. He does not attempt to provide logical proofs for the central claims of Christian humanism along the lines some philosophers might demand. Instead, this study demonstrates how philosophical naturalism or materialism, and secular humanisms and anti-humanisms, might be persuasively read from the perspective of a classically orthodox Christian faith.

Author : Ronald E. Osborn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780192510990

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Humanism and the Death of God by Ronald E. Osborn Pdf

Humanism and the Death of God is a critical exploration of secular humanism and its discontents. Through close readings of three exemplary nineteenth-century philosophical naturalists or materialists, who perhaps more than anyone set the stage for our contemporary quandaries when it comes to questions of human nature and moral obligation, Ronald E. Osborn argues that "the death of God" ultimately tends toward the death of liberal understandings of the human as well. Any fully persuasive defense of humanistic values—including the core humanistic concepts of inviolable dignity, rights, and equality attaching to each individual—requires an essentially religious vision of personhood. Osborn shows such a vision is found in an especially dramatic and historically consequential way in the scandalous particularity of the Christian narrative of God becoming a human. He does not attempt to provide logical proofs for the central claims of Christian humanism along the lines some philosophers might demand. Instead, this study demonstrates how philosophical naturalism or materialism, and secular humanisms and anti-humanisms, might be persuasively read from the perspective of a classically orthodox Christian faith.

Author : A. C. Grayling
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : God
ISBN : 9781408837436

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The God Argument by A. C. Grayling Pdf

The first book to deal with all the arguments against religion and, equally important, to put forward an alternative - humanism

Author : Kurt Baier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015040629589

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Problems of Life & Death by Kurt Baier Pdf

Noted scholar and humanist argues that we can find answers to important human questions without recourse to faith in a supernatural deity. What gives purpose to our existence? What happens to our mind and body when we die? What invests our lives with meaning and propels us to go on from day to day? These are some of the questions that have occupied humankind for centuries. Do solutions to these problems of life and death depend, as many believe, on the existence and intervention of a supernatural creator god? In this contribution to the Prometheus Lecture Series, noted scholar and humanist Kurt Baier, one of the leading ethical theorists of the 20th century, contends that rational humanism is the best alternative to theism. In Problems of Life & Death: A Humanist Perspective, he offers a lively discussion of humanism and supernaturalism; problems of practical wisdom featuring death and the good; and traditional moral problems. Part one traces contemporary rational humanism to its roots in ancient Greece; its revival in the Christian renaissance; its development during the scientific revolution, the 18th century Enlightenment, the Darwinian theory of evolution, and its contemporary developments. Part two answers broad questions of practical wisdom from the rationalist point of view. The third part offers a rationalist conception of morality to replace "the will of God" as the impetus for human action. Baier then applies this moral stance to a number of contemporary moral problems including how to lead a rewarding life, homosexual behavior, birth control, and suicide. With fresh ideas, a carefully argued thesis, and convincing conclusions, Baier shows how the rational humanist can come to grips with some of the deepest problems of human existence, without assumptions based on religious faith.

Author : Theo Hobson
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281077441

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God Created Humanism by Theo Hobson Pdf

Gloriously maddening though this book will be to those who want humanism to have no connection to religion whatever, its purpose is both generous and hopeful: to demonstrate, to both Christians and post-Christians alike, how much better we understand each other than we think we do. - Francis Spufford Theo Hobson is an exceptionally acute observer of the difficulties and opportunities created by our largely secular age. He can see the self-deceptions we are engaged in as regards our debts to religion – and, in this beautiful book, charts a wise course to a saner world. - Alain de Botton With his usual crisp and rigorous analysis, Theo Hobson invites us to recognise that the core moral values of liberal modernity did not fall ready-made from a secular heaven but are the deposit of a long theological tradition. But – just as typically – he makes it clear that this is a challenge to contemporary religious complacency at least as much as to a smug and patronising secularity. A fine, provocative book. - Rowan Williams In this compelling account of the origins and evolution of our secular worldview, Theo Hobson shows how Christian values continue to underpin our public morality, how faith remains indispensable to Western humanism, and how atheistic humanism represents a dead end. At the same time, he offers a timely warning against the dangers of a religious-secular culture war, given the radically politicized and destructive forms of religion endemic in the world today Here is a fresh and provocative argument about religion and politics – but one that doesn’t fit into the normal boxes. It suggests that although the public creed of the West is best described as ‘secular humanism’ we can only really understand and affirm secular humanism if we see how firmly it is based on Christian norms and values. If we don’t, the West is divided: mired in a stagnant stand-off between fundamentalist atheism and an equally hard-line Christian theism. This book offers a more nuanced and historically more persuasive way forward, showing just how much our secular morality owes to Christianity, and how it can only find coherence through a new and positive view of its origins.

Author : Michael D. LeMay
Publisher : Aneko Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1622454197

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The Death of Christian Thought by Michael D. LeMay Pdf

This book will open your eyes to the rampant deception around us and help you correctly interpret the Word of God so you can stand strong in your faith to the end.

Author : Thomas Howard
Publisher : Regent College Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1985-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1573830585

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Christianity by Thomas Howard Pdf

Author : Harold Skulsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015048830213

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Milton and the Death of Man by Harold Skulsky Pdf

The story to be told is the initial stage (ca. 1650) in the decline, and eventually the unlamented fall, of the body of inchoate theories and sentiments that goes by the name of "humanism." Milton's notion of embodying a vindication of God's justice in a pastiche of classical epic is far more radical and innovative than scholars and critics have suspected, in three respects.".

Author : Kurt Appel
Publisher : Brill Schoningh
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3506791249

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In Praise of Mortality by Kurt Appel Pdf

Author : Anthony Freeman
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781845407186

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God in Us by Anthony Freeman Pdf

God In Us is a radical representation of the Christian faith for the 21st century. Following the example of the Old Testament prophets and the first-century Christians it overturns received ideas about God. God is not an invisible person 'out there' somewhere, but lives in the human heart and mind as 'the sum of all our values and ideals' guiding and inspiring our lives. This new updated edition includes a foreword by Bishop John Shelby Spong and an afterword from the author.

Author : Michael Rosen,Annemarie Young
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725346796

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Understanding Humanism by Michael Rosen,Annemarie Young Pdf

Many people use religion to guide them and instill a set of principles that they can follow in life. However, not everyone chooses to go down this path. Those who don't believe in things like god or destiny might subscribe to humanism, or the philosophy that humans are independent and in control of their own lives without a higher power to help them along. Using this insightful guide, readers will be well-equipped to navigate the world on their own terms using critical thought and analysis.

Author : Philip Kitcher
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780300210347

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Life After Faith by Philip Kitcher Pdf

Although there is no shortage of recent books arguing against religion, few offer a positive alternative—how anyone might live a fulfilling life without the support of religious beliefs. This enlightening book fills the gap. Philip Kitcher constructs an original and persuasive secular perspective, one that answers human needs, recognizes the objectivity of values, and provides for the universal desire for meaningfulness. Kitcher thoughtfully and sensitively considers how secularism can respond to the worries and challenges that all people confront, including the issue of mortality. He investigates how secular lives compare with those of people who adopt religious doctrines as literal truth, as well as those who embrace less literalistic versions of religion. Whereas religious belief has been important in past times, Kitcher concludes that evolution away from religion is now essential. He envisions the successors to religious life, when the senses of identity and community traditionally fostered by religion will instead draw on a broader range of cultural items—those provided by poets, filmmakers, musicians, artists, scientists, and others. With clarity and deep insight, Kitcher reveals the power of secular humanism to encourage fulfilling human lives built on ethical truth.

Author : North American Committee for Humanism
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Humanism
ISBN : 0879753811

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The Best of Humanism by North American Committee for Humanism Pdf

"Published in cooperation with the North American Committee for Humanism."

Author : Terry Eagleton
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300203998

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Culture and the Death of God by Terry Eagleton Pdf

Offers new observations on the persistence of God in modern times, and considers how the war on terror and a post-9/11 society has impacted atheism.

Author : Ronald Modras
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780829429862

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Ignatian Humanism by Ronald Modras Pdf

"Ignatian Humanism puts into perspective our contemporary search for a spirituality that responds both to our search for meaning and desire for God." -John W. Padberg, S.J., director, Institute of Jesuit Sources "Modras integrates fascinating history, contemporary theology, and inspiring spirituality with consistent focus on central issues for our day." -Joann Wolski Conn, associate professor of religious studies, Neumann College "A stunning book! Modras has profiled a number of Jesuit thinkers and activists as role models for our time-revitalizing humanism as a model for moderns." -Leonard Swidler, professor of Catholic thought and inter-religious dialogue, Temple University Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order, is one of a mere handful of individuals who has permanently changed the way we understand God. In this vividly written and meticulously researched book, Ronald Modras shows how Ignatian spirituality retains extraordinary vigor and relevance nearly five centuries after Loyola's death. At its heart, Ignatian spirituality is a humanism that defends human rights, prizes learning from other cultures, seeks common ground between science and religion, struggles for justice, and honors a God who is actively at work in creation. The towering achievements of the Jesuits are made tangible by Modras's vivid portraits of Ignatius and five of his successors: Matteo Ricci, the first Westerner at the court of the Chinese emperor; Friederich Spee, who defended women accused of witchcraft; Karl Rahner, the greatest Catholic theologian of the twentieth century; Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, the scientist-mystic; and Pedro Arrupe, the charismatic leader of the Jesuits in the years following Vatican II.