Explore the four 1884 lectures on the a priori argument for the being and attributes of God, with appendices and a postscript, and see how these ideas sought to ground belief in reason. A thoughtful, historical examination invites readers to weigh faith, doubt, and the possibility of knowledge about God.
The book presents the lectures in their original form, framed by notes and an Appendix that clarifies what is meant by a real Theism. It surveys why believers and skeptics engage in the deep question of God’s existence, and how reason, experience, and revelation have been used to argue for and against it. The discussion moves from the nature of belief to its practical impact on life, prayer, and forgiveness, and it places these debates in a historical context.
- A careful look at belief, doubt, and the grounds for conviction
- An exploration of natural religion versus revealed religion
- Discussions of prayer, forgiveness, and the problem of evil
- Appendices that trace the history of the arguments and key thinkers
Ideal for readers of philosophy of religion, theology, and the history of ideas who want a historical yet accessible look at the enduring questions surrounding God’s existence.