The God Dialogues

A Philosophical Journey

Torin Alter, Robert J. Howell (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

192 Seiten

2015
Oxford University Press Inc (Verlag)
978-0-19-539559-4 (ISBN)

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The God Dialogues is an intriguing and extensive philosophical debate about the existence of God. Engaging and accessible, it covers all the main arguments for and against God's existence, from traditional philosophical "proofs" to arguments that involve the latest developments in biology and physics. Three main characters represent the principal views: Theodore Logan, the theist; Eva Lucien, the atheist; and Gene Sesquois, the agnostic. Their debate takes place during a post-college cross-country road trip during which Gene expresses dismay over his future. He wants to do something meaningful with his life but is at a loss as to how to proceed, despite having just earned a degree in engineering. Gene's quandary precipitates a discussion of the meaning of life and its connection to God's existence. This in turn leads to vigorous debates about morality and theism, evidence for and against God's existence, probability and the rationality of belief, and the relationship between faith and reason. The strongest arguments from all three perspectives are fairly represented. An annotated list of suggested readings directs readers to relevant and helpful primary sources.

Assuming no background knowledge, The God Dialogues is ideal for courses in the philosophy of religion, an excellent supplement for introduction to philosophy courses, and a compelling introduction for anyone with an interest in the subject.

Torin Alter is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Alabama. Robert J. Howell is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Southern Methodist University. They are the coauthors of A Dialogue on Consciousness (OUP, 2008).

1. OUTSIDE BOSTON: GOD, VALUE, AND MEANING; 2. NIAGARA, NEW YORK: DESIGN AND EVOLUTION; 3. FROM NIAGARA TO CHICAGO: LIFE AND FINE-TUNING; 4. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, OUTSIDE THE ADLER PLANETARIUM: THE COSMOLOGICAL ARGUMENT; 5. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, IN THE HOTEL: THE ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT; 6. SOMEWHERE IN IOWA: RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE, TESTIMONY, AND MIRACLES; 7. HOLCOMB, KANSAS: THE PROBLEM OF EVIL; 8. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: PASCAL'S WAGER; 9. CALIFORNIA: FAITH AND THE RATIONALITY OF BELIEF IN GOD

Erscheint lt. Verlag	16.4.2015
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	140 x 206 mm
Gewicht	272 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Esoterik / Spiritualität
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Östliche Philosophie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft
ISBN-10	0-19-539559-X / 019539559X
ISBN-13	978-0-19-539559-4 / 9780195395594
Zustand	Neuware