Author : John E. Hare
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 45,51 MB
Release : 2009-08-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1405195983
God and Morality evaluates the ethical theories of four principle philosophers, Aristotle, Duns Scotus, Kant, and R.M. Hare. Uses their thinking as the basis for telling the story of the history and development of ethical thought more broadly Focuses specifically on their writings on virtue, will, duty, and consequence Concentrates on the theistic beliefs to highlight continuity of philosophical thought
Author : Anne Jeffrey
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,64 MB
Release : 2019-05-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781108469449
This Element has two aims. The first is to discuss arguments philosophers have made about the difference God's existence might make to questions of general interest in metaethics. The second is to argue that it is a mistake to think we can get very far in answering these questions by assuming a thin conception of God, and to suggest that exploring the implications of thick theisms for metaethics would be more fruitful.
Author : Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 28,77 MB
Release : 2009-07-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0195337638
A common refrain against atheism and secular humanism is that without belief in God, "everything is permitted." Walter Sinnott-Armstrong dismantles this argument and argues instead that God is not only not essential to morality, but that our moral behavior should be seen as utterly independent of religion. This short, accessible book is on a major aspect of the arguments against atheism and will interest those intrigued by the "new atheism" (Harris, Dawkins, etc).
Author : Francis J. Beckwith
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 20,59 MB
Release : 1998-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0801058066
A critique of moral relativism, the belief that there exists no objective moral standards that apply to every place, person, and time.
Author : R. Keith Loftin
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 42,92 MB
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830863451
Is morality dependent upon belief in God? Is there more than one way for Christians to understand the nature of morality? Is there any agreement between Christians and atheists or agnostics on this heated issue? In God and Morality: Four Views four distinguished voices in moral philosophy ariticulate and defend their place in the current debate between naturalism and theism. Christian philosophers, Keith Yandell and Mark Linville and two self-identified atheist/agnostics, Evan Fales and Michael Ruse clearly and honestly represent their differing views on the nature of morality. Important differences as well as areas of overlap emerge as each contributor states their case, receives criticism from the others and responds. Of particular value for use as an academic text, these four essays and responses, covering the naturalist moral non-realist, naturalist moral realist, moral essentialist and moral particularist views, will foster critical thinking and contribute to the development of a well-informed position on this very important issue.
Author : William Lane Craig
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 13,16 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1433501155
This updated edition by one of the world's leading apologists presents a systematic, positive case for Christianity that reflects the latest work in the contemporary hard sciences and humanities. Brilliant and accessible.
Author : James Eddy
Publisher :
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 45,77 MB
Release : 1891
Category : Ethics
ISBN :
Author : Paul Copan
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,25 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441214542
A recent string of popular-level books written by the New Atheists have leveled the accusation that the God of the Old Testament is nothing but a bully, a murderer, and a cosmic child abuser. This viewpoint is even making inroads into the church. How are Christians to respond to such accusations? And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of God portrayed in the two testaments? In this timely and readable book, apologist Paul Copan takes on some of the most vexing accusations of our time, including: God is arrogant and jealous God punishes people too harshly God is guilty of ethnic cleansing God oppresses women God endorses slavery Christianity causes violence and more Copan not only answers God's critics, he also shows how to read both the Old and New Testaments faithfully, seeing an unchanging, righteous, and loving God in both.
Author : Paul K. Moser
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 24,11 MB
Release : 2017-04-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1107195349
Paul K. Moser proposes a new approach to inquiry about God, including a new discipline of the ethics for such inquiry.
Author : Marilyn McCord Adams
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 16,14 MB
Release : 2017-02-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0253024382
Provocative essays that seek “to turn the attention of analytic philosophy of religion on the problem of evil . . . towards advances in ethical theory” (Reading Religion). The contributors to this book—Marilyn McCord Adams, John Hare, Linda Zagzebski, Laura Garcia, Bruce Russell, Stephen Wykstra, and Stephen Maitzen—attended two University of Notre Dame conferences in which they addressed the thesis that there are yet untapped resources in ethical theory for affecting a more adequate solution to the problem of evil. The problem of evil has been an extremely active area of study in the philosophy of religion for many years. Until now, most sources have focused on logical, metaphysical, and epistemological issues, leaving moral questions as open territory. With the resources of ethical theory firmly in hand, this volume provides lively insight into this ageless philosophical issue. “These essays—and others—will be of primary interest to scholars working in analytic philosophy of religion from a self-consciously Christian standpoint, but its audience is not limited to such persons. The book offers illustrative examples of how scholars in philosophy of religion understand their aims and how they go about making their arguments . . . hopefully more work will follow this volume’s lead.”—Reading Religion “Recommended.”—Choice
