The Meaning Of Belief

Author : Tim Crane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
ISBN : 067498272X

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The Meaning of Belief by Tim Crane Pdf

Contemporary debate about religion seems to be going nowhere. Atheists persist with their arguments, many plausible and some unanswerable, but these make no impact on religious believers. Defenders of religion find atheists equally unwilling to cede ground. The Meaning of Belief offers a way out of this stalemate. An atheist himself, Tim Crane writes that there is a fundamental flaw with most atheists' basic approach: religion is not what they think it is. Atheists tend to treat religion as a kind of primitive cosmology, as the sort of explanation of the universe that science offers. They conclude that religious believers are irrational, superstitious, and bigoted. But this view of religion is almost entirely inaccurate. Crane offers an alternative account based on two ideas. The first is the idea of a religious impulse: the sense people have of something transcending the world of ordinary experience, even if it cannot be explicitly articulated. The second is the idea of identification: the fact that religion involves belonging to a specific social group and participating in practices that reinforce the bonds of belonging. Once these ideas are properly understood, the inadequacy of atheists' conventional conception of religion emerges. The Meaning of Belief does not assess the truth or falsehood of religion. Rather, it looks at the meaning of religious belief and offers a way of understanding it that both makes sense of current debate and also suggests what more intellectually responsible and practically effective attitudes atheists might take to the phenomenon of religion.--

Author : Jordan B. Peterson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135961756

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Maps of Meaning by Jordan B. Peterson Pdf

Why have people from different cultures and eras formulated myths and stories with similar structures? What does this similarity tell us about the mind, morality, and structure of the world itself? From the author of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos comes a provocative hypothesis that explores the connection between what modern neuropsychology tells us about the brain and what rituals, myths, and religious stories have long narrated. A cutting-edge work that brings together neuropsychology, cognitive science, and Freudian and Jungian approaches to mythology and narrative, Maps of Meaning presents a rich theory that makes the wisdom and meaning of myth accessible to the critical modern mind.

Author : Tim Crane
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674982734

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The Meaning of Belief by Tim Crane Pdf

Current debate about religion seems to be going nowhere. Atheists persist with their arguments, many plausible and some unanswerable, but they make no impact on believers. Defenders of religion find atheists equally unwilling to cede ground. Noting that religion is not what atheists think it is, Tim Crane offers a way out of this stalemate.

Author : John J. McGraw
Publisher : AEGIS PRESS
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780974764504

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Brain & Belief by John J. McGraw Pdf

From its beginnings in prehistoric religion to its central importance in Western faith traditions, the soul has been a constant source of fascination and speculation. Brain & Belief seeks to understand mankind's obsession with life, death, and the afterlife. Exploring the latest insights from neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and existential psychology, McGraw exhaustively researches the various takes on the human soul and considers the meaning of the soul in a postmodern world. The ambitious scope of the book is balanced by a deeply personal voice whose sympathy for both science and religion is resonant.

Author : Elizabeth Burns
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317595465

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What is this thing called Philosophy of Religion? by Elizabeth Burns Pdf

What is this thing called Philosophy of Religion? grapples with the core topics studied on philosophy of religion undergraduate courses including: the meaning of religious language, including 20th century developments the nature of the Divine, including divine power, wisdom and action arguments for the existence of the Divine challenges to belief in the Divine, including the problems of evil, divine hiddenness and religious diversity believing without arguments arguments for life after death, including reincarnation. In addition to the in-depth coverage of the key themes within the subject area Elizabeth Burns explores the topics from the perspectives of the five main world religions, introducing students to the work of scholars from a variety of religious traditions and interpretations of belief. What is this thing called Philosophy of Religion? is the ideal introduction for those approaching the philosophy of religion for the first time, containing many helpful student-friendly features, such as a glossary of important terms, study questions and further reading.

Author : Claude M. Bristol
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780486840246

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The Magic of Believing by Claude M. Bristol Pdf

"One of the greatest inspirational and motivational books ever written." — Norman Vincent Peale In this bestselling self-help book, a successful businessman reveals the secrets behind harnessing the unlimited energies of the subconscious. Millions of readers have benefited from these visualization techniques, which show you how to turn your thoughts and dreams into actions that can lead to enhanced income, happier relationships, increased effectiveness, heightened influence, and improved peace of mind. World War I veteran Claude M. Bristol (1891–1951) wrote The Magic of Believing to help former soldiers adjust to civilian life. A pioneer of the New Thought movement and a popular motivational speaker, Bristol addressed those in all walks of life, from politicians and leaders to performers and salespeople. His timeless message of the powers of focused thinking and self-affirmation remains a vital source of inspiration and a practical path to achievement.

Author : Akeel Bilgrami
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1995-01-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0631196773

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Belief and Meaning by Akeel Bilgrami Pdf

Belief and Meaning is a philosophical treatment of intentionality. It offers an original, logical and convincing account of intentional content which is local and contextual and which takes issues with standard theories of meaning.

Author : Harry Emerson Fosdick
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664577900

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The Meaning of Faith by Harry Emerson Fosdick Pdf

'The Meaning of Faith' by Harry Emerson Fosdick is a classic work on reconciling religious belief with scientific thought. Organized into 12 weeks of daily readings, each day's meditation explores topics such as faith in a personal God, the obstacles to faith, and the power of faith in Christ as a savior. The book includes commentary and scripture passages for further reflection, making it an ideal guide for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of faith and its role in their life's journey.

Author : Natan Lerner
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004232150

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Religion, Secular Beliefs and Human Rights by Natan Lerner Pdf

Intended for law schools, human rights scholars and activists, and international organizations, this book discusses the legal meaning of religion and belief, the UN work in this respect, religious minorities, the issues of proselytism, religion and terrorism, the use of religious symbols, international criminal law, and other relevant issues.

Author : Matthew Kneale
Publisher : Random House
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781448163311

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An Atheist's History of Belief by Matthew Kneale Pdf

What first prompted prehistoric man, sheltering in the shadows of deep caves, to call upon the realm of the spirits? And why has belief thrived ever since, leading us to invent heaven and hell, sin and redemption, and above all, gods? Religion reflects our deepest hopes and fears; whether you are a believer or, like Matthew Kneale, a non-believer who admires mankind's capacity to create and to imagine, it has shaped our world. And as our dreams and nightmares have changed over the millennia, so have our beliefs - from shamans to Aztec priests, from Buddhists to Christians: the gods we created have evolved with us. Belief is humanity's most epic invention. It has always been our closest companion and greatest consolation. To understand it is to better understand ourselves.

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780525954156

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Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller Pdf

We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0022054851

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The Ethics of Belief. [By William K. Clifford. A Paper Read Before the Metaphysical Society.] by Anonim Pdf

Author : S.G. Pulman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134995073

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Word Meaning and Belief by S.G. Pulman Pdf

First published in 1983, the aim of this book is to diagnose linguists’ failure to advance satisfactory theories of lexical meaning, then to propose the requirements that such a theory should meet and, drawing on work in philosophy and psychology, to take the first steps towards satisfying these requirements. It begins by discussing the work of Quine on the indeterminacy of translation and it is shown that attempts by linguists to answer Quine’s arguments by proposing universal ‘semantic primitives’ or their equivalents is unsatisfactory. The relation between the theory of word meaning and the theory of categorisation is explored, and an alternative to Rosch’s ‘family resemblance’ account of the ‘prototype’ effect in both nouns and verbs is provided. The author argues that identification of certain implicit categories like ‘action’ and ‘event’ can be related to principles of individuation, and builds on the work of Kripke and Putnam on proper names and natural kind terms. This book will be of interest to students of linguistics and the philosophy of language.

Author : Paul Tillich
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062031464

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Dynamics of Faith by Paul Tillich Pdf

One of the greatest books ever written on the subject, Dynamics of Faithis a primer in the philosophy of religion. Paul Tillich, a leading theologian of the twentieth century, explores the idea of faith in all its dimensions, while defining the concept in the process. This graceful and accessible volume contains a new introduction by Marion Pauck, Tillich's biographer.

Author : Stephen S. Bush
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199387410

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Visions of Religion by Stephen S. Bush Pdf

Winner of the Gustave O. Arlt Award in the Humanities Three understandings of the nature of religion--religion as experience, symbolic meaning, and power--have dominated scholarly discussions, in succession, for the past hundred years. Proponents of each of these three approaches have tended to downplay, ignore, or actively criticize the others. But why should the three approaches be at odds? Religion as it is practiced involves experiences, meanings, and power, so students of religion should attend to all three. Furthermore, theorists of religion should have an account that carefully conceptualizes all three aspects, without regarding any of them as more basic than the others. Visions of Religion provides just such an account. Stephen S. Bush examines influential proponents of the three visions, arguing that each approach offers substantial and lasting contributions to the study of religion, although each requires revision. Bush rehabilitates the concepts of experience and meaning, two categories that are much maligned these days. In doing so, he shows the extent to which these categories are implicated in matters of social power. As for power, the book argues that the analysis of power requires attention to meaning and experience. Visions of Religion accomplishes all this by articulating a social practical theory of religion that can account for all three aspects, even as it incorporates them into a single theoretical framework.