God? by William Lane Craig
The question of whether or not God exists is endlessly fascinating and profoundly important. Now two articulate spokesmen--one a Christian, the other an atheist--duel over God's existence in a lively and illuminating battle of ideas. In God?, 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. With none of the opaque discourse of academic logicians and divinity-school theologians, the authors make claims and comebacks that cut with precision. Their arguments are sharp and humorous, as each philosopher strikes quickly to the heart of his opponent's case. For example, Craig claims that we must believe in God 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. From arguments about the nature of infinity and the Big Bang, to religious experience and divine action, to the resurrection of Jesus and the problem of evil, the authors treat us to a remarkable display of intelligence and insight--a truly thought-provoking exploration of a classic issue that remains relevant to contemporary life.
This is a fun book to read, it raises in a clear and lively way a wide range of central questions for those new to the field, it mostly points such readers in the right direction for further study, and it demonstrates to them how a philosophical approach can make a significant contribution to answering such questionsThe field of introductions to the philosophy of religion is becoming crowded, but God? A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist brings a distinctive and welcome treatment to the subject, and deserves to flourish in a competitive market. Ars Disputandi (online journal) ... fast-moving and passionate ... the arguments are lucidly expounded, and both authors are good at picking up on the details of each others' remarks. This gives a real sense of the argument being carried forward, and of some progress being made. Ars Disputandi (online journal)
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195165999 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195165993 |
| Title | God? |
| Author | William Lane Craig |
| Series | Point Counterpoint Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2003-09-18 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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