logic of the heart, The
Augustine, Pascal, and the rationality of faith
James R. Peters
300 pages | ~8 hrs
logic of the heart, The
Augustine, Pascal, and the rationality of faith
By James R. Peters
In a world where faith and reason often seem at odds, philosopher James R. Peters offers a thoughtful exploration of how the heart and mind can work together in spiritual understanding. Drawing from the profound insights of Augustine and Blaise Pascal, Peters presents a compelling case for the intellectual credibility of Christian belief.
This philosophical journey uses the skeptical writings of David Hume as a contrasting foundation, illuminating why both emotional and rational elements are essential in matters of faith. Rather than dismissing either the heart's intuitions or the mind's analysis, Peters demonstrates how these seemingly opposing forces can complement each other in the pursuit of spiritual truth.
The author navigates carefully between two extremes that have shaped modern thinking. On one side lies the Enlightenment's excessive reliance on human reason and individual autonomy. On the other stands postmodernism's tendency to treat reality as something we create through our interpretations. Peters seeks a middle path that honors both intellectual rigor and the deeper wisdom that emerges from the heart.
For readers wrestling with questions about faith's place in an increasingly secular world, this work provides a framework for understanding how belief can be both personally meaningful and intellectually honest. Peters invites spiritual seekers to discover a more integrated approach to faith that neither abandons critical thinking nor dismisses the heart's profound capacity for truth.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Pascal, blaise, 1623-1662
- ✓ Explore Apologetics
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
- ✓ Explore Faith
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Hume, david, 1711-1776
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore History of dotrines
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Details
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Baker Academic
- ISBN-13
- 9780801035999
- ISBN-10
- 0801035996
- Pages
- 300
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BT771.3.P48 2009
