Download or read book A System of Natural Theism written by Leander Sylvester Keyser and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Natural Signs and Knowledge of God written by C. Stephen Evans and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-05-27 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there such a thing as natural knowledge of God? C. Stephen Evans presents the case for understanding theistic arguments as expressions of natural signs in order to gain a new perspective both on their strengths and weaknesses. Three classical, much-discussed theistic arguments - cosmological, teleological, and moral - are examined for the natural signs they embody. At the heart of this book lie several relatively simple ideas. One is that if there is a God of the kind accepted by Christians, Jews, and Muslims, then it is likely that a 'natural' knowledge of God is possible. Another is that this knowledge will have two characteristics: it will be both widely available to humans and yet easy to resist. If these principles are right, a new perspective on many of the classical arguments for God's existence becomes possible. We understand why these arguments have for many people a continued appeal but also why they do not constitute conclusive 'proofs' that settle the debate once and for all. Touching on the interplay between these ideas and contemporary scientific theories about the origins of religious belief, particularly the role of natural selection in predisposing humans to form beliefs in God or gods, Evans concludes that these scientific accounts of religious belief are fully consistent, even supportive, of the truth of religious convictions.

Download or read book In Defense of Natural Theology written by James F. Sennett and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2005-10-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James F. Sennett and Douglas Groothuis have assembled a distinguished array of scholars to examine the Humean legacy with care and make the case for a more robust, if chastened, natural theology after Hume.

Download or read book Natural Theology written by Milton Valentine and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Natural Theology Or Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity Collected from the Appearances of Nature written by William Paley and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Nature and the Supernatural written by Horace Bushnell and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Natural Theology written by Alexander Crombie and published by . This book was released on 1829 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Natural History of Natural Theology written by Helen De Cruz and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of the cognitive foundations of intuitions about the existence and attributes of God. Questions about the existence and attributes of God form the subject matter of natural theology, which seeks to gain knowledge of the divine by relying on reason and experience of the world. Arguments in natural theology rely largely on intuitions and inferences that seem natural to us, occurring spontaneously—at the sight of a beautiful landscape, perhaps, or in wonderment at the complexity of the cosmos—even to a nonphilosopher. In this book, Helen De Cruz and Johan De Smedt examine the cognitive origins of arguments in natural theology. They find that although natural theological arguments can be very sophisticated, they are rooted in everyday intuitions about purpose, causation, agency, and morality. Using evidence and theories from disciplines including the cognitive science of religion, evolutionary ethics, evolutionary aesthetics, and the cognitive science of testimony, they show that these intuitions emerge early in development and are a stable part of human cognition. De Cruz and De Smedt analyze the cognitive underpinnings of five well-known arguments for the existence of God: the argument from design, the cosmological argument, the moral argument, the argument from beauty, and the argument from miracles. Finally, they consider whether the cognitive origins of these natural theological arguments should affect their rationality.

Download or read book Wittgenstein and Natural Religion written by Gordon Graham and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2014-09-18 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gordon Graham presents a radically innovative study of Wittgenstein's philosophy, in relation to the age-old impulse to connect ordinary human life with the transcendent reality of God. He offers an account of its relevance to the study of religion that is completely different to the standard version of 'Wittgensteinian philosophy of religion' expounded by both its adherents and critics. Graham goes on to revitalize the philosophy of 'true religion', an alternative, though not a rival, to the lively philosophical theology of Plantinga and Swinburne that currently dominates the subject. This alternative style of philosophy of religion has equally deep historical roots in the philosophical works of Spinoza, Hume, Schleiermacher, and Mill. At the same time, it is more easily connected to the psychological, sociological, and anthropological studies of William James, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, Mircea Eliade, and Mary Douglas. Graham uses Wittgenstein's conception of philosophy to argue in favour of the idea that 'true religion' is to be understood as human participation in divine life.

Download or read book The System of Nature written by Paul Henri Thiry Holbach (baron d') and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reason the Only Oracle of Man written by Ethan Allen and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a thought-provoking journey into the realms of reason, philosophy, and natural religion with "Reason, the Only Oracle of Man" by Ethan Allen. In this illuminating treatise, Allen presents a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practices of natural religion, grounded in the rational faculties of the human mind. With eloquence and clarity, Allen challenges traditional religious dogmas and superstitions, advocating for a rational and evidence-based approach to understanding the nature of existence and the mysteries of the universe. Drawing from the principles of logic, ethics, and metaphysics, he articulates a compelling vision of natural religion that emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, moral integrity, and intellectual freedom. More than just a philosophical treatise, "Reason, the Only Oracle of Man" is a manifesto for a new era of enlightenment and rational inquiry. Allen invites readers to question authority, challenge orthodoxy, and embrace the power of reason as the ultimate guide to truth and meaning. Whether you're a skeptic, a seeker, or a free thinker on a quest for intellectual liberation, this book offers invaluable insights and inspiration to help you navigate the complexities of existence and forge your own path toward enlightenment. Let Ethan Allen be your trusted guide as you explore the timeless principles of natural religion and embark on a journey of intellectual discovery and spiritual awakening.

Download or read book The Religion of Nature Delineated written by William Wollaston and published by . This book was released on 1725 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A System of Natural Theism written by Leander Sylvester Keyser and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A System of Natural Theism Primarily this work is intended for a text-book in colleges, theological seminaries, and other schools which may arrange for such a discipline in their curricula. For this reason the outlines and various divisions of the system are made conspicuous by means of numerals, captions, wide spaces, and different fonts of type. It is believed that this method will prove helpful in a number of ways. It will enable the reader and student to get a comprehensive view of the whole system and of its several articulations. It will aid the instructor in the assignment of lessons and the student in his preparation for the class-room. The instructor will be able to formulate his questions in a pointed and relevant way, which is an essential in doing first-rate pedagogical work. A systematic study and mastery of any subject will also have its value as a mental discipline. In this way, too, the student may be led to form the habit of making a scientific arrangement of the various subjects he desires to investigate. Knowledge that is well classified and co-ordinated is the most serviceable. The author also believes that a systematic arrangement of material and data will be just as acceptable to the general reader who may care to study such a theme as scientific Theism. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Reason the Only Oracle of Man Or A Compendious System of Natural Religion written by Ethan Allen and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Metaphysics of Theism written by Norman Kretzmann and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Metaphysics of Theism is the definitive study of the natural theology of Thomas Aquinas, the greatest of medieval philosophers, written by one of the world's most eminent scholars of medieval thought. Natural theology is the investigation by analysis and rational argument of fundamental questions about reality, considered in relation to God. Professor Kretzmann shows the continuing value of Aquinas's doctrines to the philosophical enterprise today; he argues that natural theology offers the only route by which philosophers can, as philosophers, approach theological propositions, and that the one presented in this book is the best available natural theology.

Download or read book The Natural History of Religion written by Hume, David and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2017-04-20 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hume's Natural History of Religion may, with his Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion be held to mark the beginning of the Philosophy of Religion. Not so clearly a text illustrating modern technology—indeed in its own day it was regarded as skeptical and subversive—the Natural History is remarkably illustrative of the development of religious thought and is a brilliant philosophical contribution to the interpretation of religion.