Synopsis
The attempt to define what we mean by God, and indeed goodness, has been the central preoccupation of Western religion and philosophy.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Julie Arliss is lecturer in Religious Education at Richard Huish College, Taunton, UK.
Reviews
What are the arguments for the existence of God? If terrible evil and suffering exist in the world, how can a good God exist? Where does God exist in space and time? Is any language adequate for talking about an eternal and immutable deity that transcends human categories of description? What is the relationship between faith and reason? Philosopher of religion Vardy (Heythrop College, University of London) addresses these questions and many others in this compact introduction to key issues in the philosophy of religion. He devotes each of the book's chapters to a particular topic-e.g., miracles and prayer, religious language, life after death-that forms part of the philosophical discussion of God. Using sidebars, tables, illustrations, case studies and drawing on the writings of philosophers from Plato and Aquinas to Leibniz and Kierkegaard, Vardy creates a collage-like survey of ways that philosophers talk about God. For example, in the chapter on the arguments for God's existence, Vardy rehashes in capsule form the major steps in Aquinas's cosmological argument, Anselm's ontological argument and Kant's moral argument, among several others. While Vardy's pastiche covers the highlights of the philosophical discussion of God, other studies such as John Hick's Philosophy of Religion provide the kind of depth necessary to more fully understand the major issues in the philosophy of religion.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for The Thinker's Guide to God
Stock Image
The Thinker's Guide to God
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00100675177
Stock Image
The Thinker's Guide to God
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Fair. Seller Inventory # 190381622X-4-34182779
Stock Image
The Thinker's Guide to God
Published by
Hunt Publishing Limited, John, 2003
ISBN 10: 190381622X
ISBN 13: 9781903816226
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP76505517
Stock Image
The Thinker's Guide to God
Published by
Hunt Publishing Limited, John, 2003
ISBN 10: 190381622X
ISBN 13: 9781903816226
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP76505517
Stock Image
The Thinker's Guide to God
Seller: RiLaoghaire, Knoxville, TN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 264 numbered pages; illustrated; medium cocked spine; a few minor marks to edges of closed pages; light wear to corners and edges of cover; several stickers on cover with sticker residue as well; medium rub to cover; a number of minor scratches/ minor dings to cover; weighs 14.1 ounces; measures 8 by 5.3 by .6 inches; 020423; The attempt to define what we mean by God, and indeed goodness, has been the central preoccupation of Western religion and philosophy. Seller Inventory # 19594
Stock Image
The Thinker's Guide to God
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G190381622XI5N00
Seller Image
The Thinker's Guide to God
Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.190381622X.VG
Stock Image
The Thinker's Guide to God
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_461545382
Stock Image
The Thinker's Guide to God: No. 3 (Thinker's Guide S.)
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Thinker's Guide to God: No. 3 (Thinker's Guide S.) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9781903816226
Buy Used
US$ 3.80
US$ 6.74 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Thinker's Guide to God: No. 3
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001210964
Buy Used
US$ 3.31
US$ 7.84 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available