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Johns Hopkins University Press The Western Construction of Religion Myths
Book SynopsisThe Western Construction of Religion not only provides a critical assessment of the whole history of religionas it is understood in the West but offers better ways of constructing the study of this central part of human experience.Trade ReviewThis book stands out among recent examinations of 'religion' and is a valuable point of reference for related work in the field. -- Steven Engler Religious Studies Review 2006 In this important book, Dubuisson offers what could be described as a Feuerbachian critique of religious studies, including comparative, sociological, and especially anthropological accounts of the phenomenon taken to be 'religion.' Choice 2004 A very rich synthesis, this book brings together the various stages of work by a critical and theoretical researcher of anthropology. Science HumaineTable of ContentsContents:Introduction: Religion, the West, and the History of ReligionsI The West and Religion1. A Central Concept The Mirror of the West Singular Universes Religio and Religion Texts, Corpora, and Hypertext Cosmographical Issues2. A Paprdoxical Subject Religions or Religious Phenomena? History or Histories?3. An Uncertain Anthropological Calling A Nebula of Definitions An Absence of Criteria Imprecise and Shifting Boundaries Arbitrary Typologies A Scattering of Monographs Arbitrary, Narcissistic ObjectivizationII Order and History4. Christianity and the West A Unique History Interiorization and Universalization Autonomy and Imperialism5. Continuities A General Topic A Major Paradigm Exemplary ThesesIII The Genealogy of a Western Science6. The History of Religions in the Nineteenth Century Ubiquitous Prejudices Myths and Science A Science of Its Time7. Three Twentieth-Century Debates The Sociological Explanation "Historians" and Phenomenologists The Invention of Homo religiosusIV From Religions to Cosmographic Formations8. The West, Religion, and Science9. ProlegomenaNotes Index
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co How Not to Be Secular
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Lifeway Christian Resources The Love of Wisdom A Christian Introduction to
Book SynopsisPhilosophy is defined as the love of wisdom, and college students will certainly admire this Bible-informed introductory level textbook's fun approach to an often heady subject. The Love of Wisdom is made distinct in its engaging style that includes humor and copious popular culture illustrations to heighten reader interest and clarify important concepts. The book even addresses two key topics often omitted by other texts: political philosophy and aesthetics (beauty and the arts). Students and teachers can also make great use of the study questions for each chapter, a glossary of terms, and further reading suggestions 'Well-written, well-argued and highly accessible, The Love of Wisdom is a marvelous example of what an introductory philosophy text should be. Not only do Cowan and Spiegel provide an up-to-date map of the often perplexing philosophical landscape, but they do so in a way which encourages readers to take every thought captive for Christ.' --Doug Blount, Professor in Theolo
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Northwestern University Press Enemies from the East V S Soloviev on Paganism
Book SynopsisIn various contexts, VS Soloviev (1853-1900), the distinguished representative of 19th-century Russian religious philosophy, anticipated our global dilemma. This work contains 6 essays that span Soloviev's publishing career, beginning with The Mythological Process in Ancient Paganism, and ending with Muhammad, His Life and Religious Teaching.Table of ContentsIntroduction: When East Meets West; 1. The Mythological Process in Ancient Paganism; 2. Three Forces; 3. China and Europe; 4. Japan; 5. Primitive Paganism, Its Living and Dead Remnants; 6. Muhammad, His Life and Religious Teaching; Notes; Supplementary Listing of Soloviev's Relevant Writings; Index of Biblical Citations.
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Northwestern University Press Milosz and the Problem of Evil
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Random House USA Inc Confessions
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The Catholic University of America Press The Question of Christian Ethics Michael J
Book SynopsisMcInerny describes how a debate was initiated in the 30s on whether philosophy could have existed in the age of faith. Concerned with the moral aspect of Christian philosophy, he argues for a Christian ethic that sees the distinction between philosophising and the content of philosophy.
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The Catholic University of America Press Spirits Gift The Metaphysical Insight of Claude
Book SynopsisExamines the two main insights that govern Claude Bruaire's ontology of gift (ontodology). First, gift is being in its spiritual way of being. Second, being itself (ipsum esse) is gift only because the fullness proper to pure act is first of all an absolutely free donation in itself and to itself before being donation to another (creation).
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The Catholic University of America Press Modernists and Mystics
Book SynopsisTells the story of the Modernist turn to the mystical. This book focuses on four diverse modernist-era figures and explores their understanding of mysticism and their relationship to mystics. It also locates these theologians in the larger debates within Catholicism and within the secular academy.
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The Catholic University of America Press Hagars Vocation Philosophys Role in the Theology
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The Catholic University of America Press Seeking the Truth
Book SynopsisThis anthology of essays from the great nineteenth-century thinker Orestes A. Brownson will engage the reader with key writings from one of the most compelling American Catholic intellectuals. The significance of the volume is how it allows the reader to walk with Brownson through his intellectual journey and gain a further understanding of one of the best thinkers of the nineteenth century.
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The Catholic University of America Press In Reasonable Hope Philosophical Reflections on
Book SynopsisConsiders three foundational responses to the quest for some understanding of the existence, meaning, and value of everything: our humanity; the approach of Scientism; and Theism. The first two approaches are carefully considered. However, it is the third to which most attention is devoted in this volume.
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Catholic University of America Press Ethics and Its Sources in Nature and Revelation
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Quest Books,U.S. Head and Heart A Personal Exploration of Science
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Quest Books,U.S. Beyond the Postmodern Mind The Place of Meaning
Book SynopsisThis edition of essays explores possible breakthroughs in the direction of reaching a liberated and enlightened consciousness. It offers suggestions for moving out of the dark woods of postmodern thought and into a 21st century that affirms the ultimate truths of love.
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University of Exeter Press Vida De Segundo Exeter Hispanic Texts Version
Book SynopsisThe Vita Secundi is a Greek text of the second century AD. The substantial introduction to the edition deals with the motives for the work's translation into Spanish, tracks the extent of its diffusion in Spain, and analyses in detail the textual history of the Spanish version.Trade Review ‘The volume is fully indexed, and in view of its adept and knowledgeable treatment of the subject, it will become essential reading.’ (Bulletin of Spanish Studies, Vol. LXXX, No. 1, 2003) Table of Contents
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MP-OSU Oregon State Universi Listening at Lookout Creek Nature in Spiritual
Book SynopsisWeaves philosophical and spiritual interpretations of the natural world with personal, hands-on experiences of particular landed places. This book will be of interest to students of environmental ethics, religion, and nature, conservation practitioners, hunting and fishing enthusiasts, and all those who work to connect children with nature.Trade ReviewListening at Lookout Creek, while revealing how immersion in nature can help and be healing, stops short of antidotes for the advancing effects of climate change, and instead reveals how listening to the forest and breathing with it in silence can lead to true care" —Foreword Reviews
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ARE Press A Search for God Book 1
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Self Realization Fellowship Segunda venida de cristo Resurreccion del cristo
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Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers SEGUNDA VENIDA DE CRISTO LA VOL. III
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University of Chicago Press The Hidden Levels of the Mind
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Georgetown University Press philosophyofreligion
Book SynopsisPresents a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of religion. This book shows how philosophers have used the tools of philosophy to examine the validity of religious ideas and values.
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Spring Publications Inc Philosophy of Revelation 184142 and Related Texts
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Spring Publications,U.S. Insearch Psychology and Religion v2 Jungian
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Orbis Books (USA) Worldviews and Ecology
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St Mary's Press,U.S. Genesis Evolution and the Search for a Reasoned
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Ignatius Press The Drama of Atheist Humanism
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The Catholic University of America Press The Human Person and a Culture of Freedom
Book SynopsisA collection of essays on the theoretical foundations of human freedom. It examines various aspects of the anthropological questions at the root of a number of critical social challenges confronting modernity. It is suitable for readers interested in educational theory, church and state, and the nature of love and friendship.
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American Maritain Association Redeeming Philosophy From Metaphysics to
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Franciscan Academic Press Priests Lawyers and Scholars
Book SynopsisRobert J. Araujo, SJ, is a Catholic legal scholar. This volume brings together twelve essays by noted scholars in honour of Fr. Araujo. The volume displays the influence of the Catholic intellectual tradition across issues such as natural law, Catholic social teachings, constitutionalism, religious freedom and public international law.
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Franciscan Academic Press A Philosophical Primer on the Summa Theologica
Book SynopsisIntended for an educated general audience and philosophical neophytes, A Philosophical Primer on the Summa Theologica will help readers become better acquainted with Aquinas' thought, summarily expressing his positions and arguments largely in his own terms.
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Franciscan University Press A Philosophical Primer on the Summa Theologica
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Franciscan Academic Press Living the Catholic Tradition
Book SynopsisReflects on the perennial significance of traditions. This book examines, philosophically and theologically, how traditions are not a thing from the past. It engages with biblical scholarship, systematic theology, moral philosophy and theology, political philosophy, and the arts.
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Franciscan Academic Press Vestige of Eden Image of Eternity Common
Book SynopsisPresents a Catholic worldview of creation and the universe and shows that it is reasonable in the light of the best of human experience, both modern and pre-modern. The Catholic worldview maintains that the Liturgy of the Church - the image of eternity - is the blueprint for material and immaterial reality.
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B&H Publishing Group CSB She Reads Truth Bible Black Leathertouch
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LifeWay Christian Resources Experiencing God 2021 Edition
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Kierkegaard
Book SynopsisThis introduction to the writings of S?ren Kierkegaard is for anyone who has felt daunted by the prospect of reading and understanding the work of one of the most important yet elusive 19th century thinkers. Kierkegaard scholar M.Trade Review“Ferreira manages with fine-grained precision to chart a double strand through Kierkegaard's life-works, 1843-55. Only a miniaturist of her especially sharp eye and steady hand could accomplish this in anything like the accuracy and detail everywhere so evident.” (Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, March 2009)Table of ContentsPreface. List of Abbreviations. 1. Introduction: Reading Kierkegaard. 2. Either – Or and the First Upbuilding Discourses. 3. Repetition, Fear and Trembling, and More Discourses. 4. Philosophical Fragments, The Concept Of Anxiety, and Discourses. 5. Concluding Unscientific Postscript and Two Ages. 6. Works of Love, Discourses, and Other Writings. 7. The Sickness unto Death and Discourses. 8. Practice in Christianity, Discourses, and the “Attack”. 9. Looking Back and Looking Ahead. Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Reading Philosophy of Religion
Book SynopsisReading Philosophy of Religion offers a diverse collection of carefully chosen classical and contemporary texts in philosophy of religion accompanied by detailed and insightful commentaries as well as questions to stimulate further study.Table of Contents1. Religious Language Introduction Introduction to Ayer A. J. Ayer, ‘Critique of Theology’ (selection from Language, Truth and Logic ch. 6) Commentary on Ayer Introduction to Berkeley George Berkeley, ‘Alciphron’ (selection from the seventh dialogue) Commentary on Berkeley Introduction to Putnam Hilary Putnam, ‘Wittgenstein on Religious Language’ (selection from Renewing Philosophy ch. 7-8) Commentary on Putnam Introduction to Alston William Alston, ‘Referring to God’ Commentary on Alston 2. Arguments about the Existence of God Introduction Introduction to Anselm Anselm, Proslogion: The Ontological Argument Commentary on Anselm Introduction to Aquinas Aquinas, Summa Theologica: First Way, Third Way Commentary on Aquinas Introduction to Pascal Blaise Pascal, Pensées: The Wager Commentary on Pascal Introduction to Paley William Paley, ‘Natural Theology’ (selection) Commentary on Paley Introduction to Hume David Hume, ‘Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion’ (selection) Commentary on Hume Introduction to Everitt Nicholas Everitt, ‘Teleological Arguments’ (selection from The Non-Existence of God, ch. 5) Commentary on Everitt Introduction to Mackie John Leslie Mackie, ‘Evil and Omnipotence’ Commentary on Mackie Introduction to Rowe William Rowe, ‘The Problem of Evil and Some Varieties of Atheism’ Commentary on Rowe 3. Evidence, Argument and Belief in God Introduction to New Christopher New, ‘Antitheism’ Commentary on New Introduction to Clifford William Clifford, ‘The Ethics of Belief’ Commentary on Clifford Introduction to James William James, ‘The Will to Believe’ Commentary on James Introduction to Plantinga Alvin Plantinga, ‘Is Belief in God Properly Basic?’ Commentary on Plantinga Introduction to Rey Georges Rey, ‘Meta-Atheism: Religious Avowal as Self-Deception’ Commentary on Rey 4. Divine Attributes Introduction to Boethius Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy (selection) Commentary on Boethius Introduction to Savage B Wade Savage, ‘The Paradox of the Stone’ Commentary on Savage Introduction to Pike Nelson Pike, ‘Divine Omniscience and Voluntary Action’ Commentary on Pike Introduction to Kretzmann Norman Kretzmann, ‘Abraham, Isaac and Euthyphro: God and the Basis of Morality’ Commentary on Kretzmann 5. Religious Diversity Introduction Introduction to Hick John Hick, The Interpretation of Religion (selection) Commentary on Hick Introduction to Plantinga Alvin Plantinga, ‘Pluralism: A Defense of Religious Exclusivism’ (selection) Commentary on Plantinga
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Against Atheism
Book SynopsisIn this new book, Ian Markham analyzes the atheistic world view, opposing the arguments given by renowned authors of books on atheism, such as Richard Dawkins. Unlike other responses to the new atheism, Markham challenges these authors on their own ground by questioning their understanding of belief and of atheism itself. The result is a transforming introduction to Christianity that will appeal to anyone interested in this debate. A fascinating challenge to the recent spate of successful books written by high-profile atheist authors such as Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Sam Harris Tackles these authors on their own ground, arguing that they do not understand the nature of atheism, let alone theology and ethics Draws on ideas from Nietzsche, cosmology, and art to construct a powerful response that allows for a faith that is grounded, yet one that recognizes the reality of uncertainty Succinct, engaging, but robustly argued, this new booTrade Review“It is a thoughtful, eirenic and wide-ranging contribution … This is a serious and sophisticated addition to the burgeoning New Atheism literature, and a very good advert for its author’s avowed ‘classical Catholicism in its Anglican form’ (p.8).” (Modern Believing, 1 July 2012) "Markham encourages people of faith to listen to the challenging critiques of atheists and to engage them for much of value ‘can be learned', shared, and clarified in a respectful exchange of ideas (p. 134). Religious and non-religious people wanting to learn more about atheism, a religious response to atheism, and the connections between science and religion should read this book." (Religion & Theology, 2012) "Unlike other responses to the new atheism, Markham challenges these authors on their own ground by questioning their understanding of belief and of atheism itself. The result is a transforming introduction to Christianity that will appeal to anyone interested in this debate." (Studies in Spirituality, 2010)"Accessible and patient ... .Markham does not evade tough questions." (The Tablet, April 2010) "Markham's comparison of Nietzsche to the New Atheists is particularly insightful … .This book will be enjoyed by academically minded believers looking to bolster their arguments against atheism." (Library Journal, April 2010) "Stands out from the crowd by questioning the theological, ethical, and spiritual content underpinning books by Dawkins, Hitchens, and Harris. By challenging the very foundations of their position, [Markham] exposes the weaknesses in their arguments." (Sourcews, November 2009) "Ian Markham ... offers a moral argument for faith. Markham accuses the so-called New Atheists—Dawkins et al.—of not facing up to the consequences of their atheism. Markham argues the case very well." (Church Times, April 2010) Table of ContentsAcknowledgments viii Introduction: Meeting Fred and Natalie 1 1 Getting inside Fundamentalist Atheism: The Gentle Atheism of Dawkins, Hitchens, and Harris 7 2 Nietzsche: The Last Real Atheist 28 Interlude: The Perspective from God 46 3 Appreciating the Faith Discourse 50 4 Physics: The Grown-up Science 65 5 A Revealing God 80 6 Christianity 92 7 Islam 105 8 Suffering, Providence, and Horrid Religious People 116 9 Religion and the Future 128 10 Faith and Uncertainty – Believing the Truth 135 Conclusion 144 Notes 147 Select Bibliography 156 Index 159
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Kessinger Publishing Meditations Of First Philosophy
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Gale, a Cengage Group In My Time of Dying
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Broadman & Holman Publishers CSB She Reads Truth Bible Poppy Linen Notetaking
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State University of New York Press Western Esotericism A Concise History SUNY series
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State University Press of New York (SUNY) Nature Is Enough
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Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. The Ten Commandments
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Tan Books The Life of Saint Malachy of Armagh
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Augsburg Fortress Publishers How to Think Philosophically
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Rowman & Littlefield God Is a Question, Not an Answer: Finding Common
Book SynopsisUncertainty is the essence of the human condition, and nothing is more uncertain than God. Yet passions run hot when it comes to God, both among believers and non-believers. God is a Question, Not an Answer aims to unsettle readers on both sides of the issue. William Irwin argues that because belief occurs along a continuum of doubt and we can never reach full certainty, believers and non-believers can find common ground in uncertainty. Beginning with the questions of what we mean when we talk about God and faith, Irwin shows that from a philosophical perspective, the tendency to doubt is a virtue, and from a religious perspective there is no faith without doubt. Rather than avoid uncertainty as an uncomfortable state of emotional despair, we should embrace it as an ennobling part of the human condition. We do not have to agree about the existence of God, but we do need to practice intellectual humility and learn to see doubt as a gift. By engaging in civil discourse we can see those who disagree with us as not only fully human but capable of teaching us something.Trade ReviewI once saw a bumper sticker that read ‘Militant Agnostic: I don’t know and you don’t either.’ By William Irwin’s account in God Is a Question, Not an Answer, an elegant encomium for creating unity through shared doubt, if we are honest with ourselves the label would apply to both theists and atheists, for none of us knows for certain what the answer is to the question of God’s existence. -- Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic magazine and author of Why People Believe Weird ThingsA fresh, new, and deeply needed approach to the issue of God, directing us away from all the loudly proclaimed certainties on both sides of the modern debate, and toward an appreciation of the interrogative spirit, along with what it can accomplish. -- Tom Morris, bestselling author of If Aristotle Ran General Motors, Philosophy for Dummies, and The Oasis WithinThoughtful, elegant and gently provocative, God Is a Question, Not an Answer is a fresh contribution to an old debate. With style and humanity, Irwin uncovers the forgotten virtues of doubt. A book for our times. -- Dominic Erdozain, Historian and author of The Soul of Doubt: the Religious Roots of Unbelief from Luther to MarxIrwin’s readers should be used to surprise, humor, and serious thought. In God Is a Question he treats us to all of them, beginning with the puzzling title, for what is its meaning? That is where the fun begins. -- Jorge Gracia, Distinguished Professor, SUNY, and author of How Can We Know What God Means? The Interpretation of RevelationAn excellent curative for both the smug atheist and the dogmatic believer. A terrific read. -- Stephen Asma, Research Group in Mind, Science, and Culture at Columbia College Chicago, author of Why We Need Religion
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