Author: T. J. Mawson Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1474212573 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
Some philosophers have thought that life could only be meaningful if there is no God. For Sartre and Nagel, for example, a God of the traditional classical theistic sort would constrain our powers of self-creative autonomy in ways that would severely detract from the meaning of our lives, possibly even evacuate our lives of all meaning. Some philosophers, by contrast, have thought that life could only be meaningful if there is a God. God and the Meanings of Life is interested in exploring the truth in both these schools of thought, seeking to discover what God could and couldn't do to make life meaningful (as well as what he would and wouldn't do). Mawson espouses a version of the 'amalgam' or 'pluralism' thesis about the issue of life's meaning – in essence, that there are a number of different legitimate meanings of 'meaning' (and indeed 'life') in the question of life's meaning. According to Mawson, God, were he to exist, would help make life meaningful in some of these senses and hinder in some others. He argues that whilst there could be meaning in a Godless universe, there could be other sorts of meaning in a Godly one and that these would be deeper.
Author: T. J. Mawson Publisher: ISBN: 9781474212595 Category : God Languages : en Pages : 229
Book Description
Some philosophers have thought that life could only be meaningful if there is no God. For Sartre and Nagel, for example, a God of the traditional classical theistic sort would constrain our powers of self-creative autonomy in ways that would severely detract from the meaning of our lives, possibly even evacuate our lives of all meaning. Some philosophers, by contrast, have thought that life could only be meaningful if there is a God. God and the Meanings of Life is interested in exploring the truth in both these schools of thought, seeking to discover what God could and couldn't do to make life meaningful (as well as what he would and wouldn't do). Mawson espouses a version of the 'amalgam' or 'pluralism' thesis about the issue of life's meaning - in essence, that there are a number of different legitimate meanings of 'meaning' (and indeed 'life') in the question of life's meaning. According to Mawson, God, were he to exist, would help make life meaningful in some of these senses and hinder in some others. He argues that whilst there could be meaning in a Godless universe, there could be other sorts of meaning in a Godly one and thatthese would be deeper.
Author: T. J. Mawson Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1474212565 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
Some philosophers have thought that life could only be meaningful if there is no God. For Sartre and Nagel, for example, a God of the traditional classical theistic sort would constrain our powers of self-creative autonomy in ways that would severely detract from the meaning of our lives, possibly even evacuate our lives of all meaning. Some philosophers, by contrast, have thought that life could only be meaningful if there is a God. God and the Meanings of Life is interested in exploring the truth in both these schools of thought, seeking to discover what God could and couldn't do to make life meaningful (as well as what he would and wouldn't do). Mawson espouses a version of the 'amalgam' or 'pluralism' thesis about the issue of life's meaning – in essence, that there are a number of different legitimate meanings of 'meaning' (and indeed 'life') in the question of life's meaning. According to Mawson, God, were he to exist, would help make life meaningful in some of these senses and hinder in some others. He argues that whilst there could be meaning in a Godless universe, there could be other sorts of meaning in a Godly one and that these would be deeper.
Author: Samuel McComb Publisher: Legare Street Press ISBN: 9781019577912 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In this book, Samuel McComb explores the meaning of life from a Christian perspective, arguing that life has a divine purpose and that understanding this purpose is essential for true fulfillment. He offers insights on how Christians can discover God's meaning for their lives. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Craig Detweiler Publisher: Baker Academic ISBN: 080102417X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
A candid, often humorous look at how to find truth in music, movies, television, and other aspects of pop culture. Includes photos, artwork, and sidebars.
Author: Misty Edwards Publisher: Charisma Media ISBN: 1616386010 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 238
Book Description
Misty Edwards tackles the difficult questions of finding meaning in seasons of success and failure, smallness and greatness, pain and pleasure as we live lives that are, in the end, not of this world.
Author: T. J. Mawson Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0199276315 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 283
Book Description
"Belief in God answers two questions: what, if anything, is it that Jews, Christians, and Muslims are agreeing about when they join in claiming that there is a God; and what, if any, prospects are there for rationally defending or attacking this claim?" "In the context of a sustained argument for particular answers to these questions, Tim Mawson tackles many of the most prominent topics in the philosophy of religion. He argues that those who believe that there is a God are best interpreted as believing that there is a being who is essentially personal, transcendent, immanent, omnipotent, omniscient, eternal, perfectly free, perfectly good, and necessary; and non-essentially creator of the world and value; revealer of Himself; and offerer of everlasting life. Having explored the meaning and consistency of this conception of God in the first half of the book, Mawson goes on to consider whether or not belief or the absence of belief in such a God might be the sort of thing that does not rationally require argument and, if not, what the criteria for a good argument for or against such a God's existence might be."--BOOK JACKET.
Author: Thaddeus Metz Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781108457453 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 75
Book Description
This Element critically explores the potential relevance of God or a soul for life's meaning as discussed in recent Anglo-American philosophical literature. There have been four broad views: God or a soul is necessary for meaning in our lives; neither is necessary for it; one or both would greatly enhance the meaning in our lives; one or both would substantially detract from it. This Element familiarizes readers with all four positions, paying particular attention to the latter two, and also presents prima facie objections to them, points out gaps in research agendas and suggests argumentative strategies that merit development.
Author: DavId P Calabro Publisher: FriesenPress ISBN: 1460277872 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 60
Book Description
This book presents modern day and future spiritual teachings, in unison with traditional Bible lessons. This information is for all religions, races, atheists, ages, scientists, doctors, politicians, psychics, presidents, all military personnel, other authors, the Vatican, inmates, and all countries around the world-rich, poor, and in between! This information has been downloaded to my brain from God, the Angels, and my Spirit Guides. They want me to tell the world that everyone on the planet may be more worldly spiritual, together as one. They wish you to know the true meaning of God, our creator, his army of angels, and other spiritual beings in our galaxy and the universe! No religion is better than another religion. There is one God, the creator for all of us on this planet. Your religion may visualize God, and what you think God looks like, but God is both male and female, and is an energy essence form of intelligence that can manifest to look like any creation. This is their message to mankind. You must read this book over and over again until you actually get it. The majority of people will not understand it at first. You must eat and drink natural foods so the cells in your body will heal your DNA and, in turn, your universal spirituality will ignite through your pituitary gland, the master gland. You will see things that you have never seen before! Peace and love to all.
Author: T. J. Mawson
Author: Samuel McComb
Author: T. J. Mawson
Author: T. J. Mawson
Author: Samuel McComb
Author: Craig Detweiler
Author: Misty Edwards
Author: T. J. Mawson
Author: Thaddeus Metz
Author: DavId P Calabro