God?: A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist (Point/Counterpoint) - Softcover

William Lane Craig; Walter Sinnott-Armstrong

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9780195166002: God?: A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist (Point/Counterpoint)
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ISBN 10: 0195166000 ISBN 13: 9780195166002
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2004

Synopsis

The question of whether or not God exists is profoundly fascinating and important. Now two articulate spokesmen--one a Christian, the other an atheist--duel over God's existence in an illuminating battle of ideas.
In God? A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist, William Lane Craig and Walter Sinnott-Armstrong bring to the printed page two debates they held before live audiences, preserving all the wit, clarity, and immediacy of their public exchanges. Avoiding overly esoteric arguments, they directly address issues such as religious experience, the Bible, evil, eternity, the origin of the universe, design, and the supposed connection between morality and the existence of God. Employing sharp and humorous arguments, each philosopher strikes quickly to the heart of his opponent's case. For example, Craig claims that we must believe in God in order to explain objective moral values, such as why rape is wrong. Sinnott-Armstrong responds that what makes rape wrong is the harm to victims of rape, so rape is immoral even if there is no God. By assuming a traditional concept of God in their discussion, the authors ensure that they are truly addressing each other's viewpoints and engaging in a disagreement over a unified issue. The book is composed of six chapters that alternate between Craig and Sinnott-Armstrong, so that each separate point can be discussed as it arises. Ideal for courses in the philosophy of religion and introduction to philosophy, this lively and direct dialogue will stimulate students and anyone interested in the existence of God, regardless of whether or not they believe in God.

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About the Author

William Lane Craig is at Talbot School of Theology. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong is at Dartmouth College.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0195166000
ISBN 13 
9780195166002
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
176
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