On the nature and existence of God
Book Description
In an era where philosophical defenses of religious belief have flourished, this rigorous examination offers a thoughtful counterpoint to contemporary theistic arguments. Richard Gale presents a systematic critique of modern analytical philosophers' attempts to prove God's existence, including influential works by scholars like Plantinga, Swinburne, and Alston.
This comprehensive analysis dissects various classical arguments for divine existence, from cosmological and ontological proofs to those based on religious experience. Gale also explores pragmatic justifications for faith that emphasize the practical or ethical advantages of belief. A particularly noteworthy aspect of his investigation involves atheological arguments that seek to expose logical contradictions within traditional conceptions of God's nature.
Rather than simply dismissing theistic claims, Gale uses these theological debates as a springboard for deeper philosophical inquiry. His examination illuminates fundamental concepts that extend far beyond religious discourse, including the nature of time, human freedom, personal identity, reality itself, and how we understand objective experience.
For readers seeking intellectual honesty in spiritual matters, this work provides a scholarly framework for examining belief systems with philosophical rigor. Whether you approach questions of divine existence from a position of faith, doubt, or curiosity, Gale's careful reasoning offers valuable insights into how we think about ultimate questions and the logical foundations underlying our deepest convictions.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)
📄 Length: 422 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Attributs
- ✓ Explore Attributes
- ✓ Explore Existence
- ✓ Explore Teologia
- ✓ Explore God
- ✓ Explore Philosophie
- ✓ Explore Gottesbeweis
- ✓ Explore God, knowableness
