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God and the Philosophers
Thomas V. . Ed(S): Morris
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Description for God and the Philosophers
Paperback. This book offers a series of highly personal, thoughtful essays by traditionally religious philosophers, revealing the power of belief in their intellectually rigorous lives and work. Editor(s): Morris, Thomas V. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
"I am a philosopher because I am a Christian," writes Brian Leftow. "To many intellectuals, this probably sounds like saying that I am a dog because I am a cat." Indeed, prejudice against religious belief runs deep in the academy; in particular, many philosophers hold that faith is incompatible with their profession. But Thomas Morris has met that view head-on by asking a distinguished group of philosophers to write about the union of faith and reason in their lives. God and the Philosphers offers a series of highly personal, thoughtful essays by traditionally religious philosophers, revealing the power of ... Read more
"I am a philosopher because I am a Christian," writes Brian Leftow. "To many intellectuals, this probably sounds like saying that I am a dog because I am a cat." Indeed, prejudice against religious belief runs deep in the academy; in particular, many philosophers hold that faith is incompatible with their profession. But Thomas Morris has met that view head-on by asking a distinguished group of philosophers to write about the union of faith and reason in their lives. God and the Philosphers offers a series of highly personal, thoughtful essays by traditionally religious philosophers, revealing the power of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195101195
SKU
V9780195101195
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Ref
99-89
About Thomas V. . Ed(S): Morris
Thomas V. Morris is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. His books include The Logic of God Incarnate, Making Sense of it All, and True Success: A New Philosophy of Excellence.
Reviews for God and the Philosophers
'challenging ... It shows that American Christian philosophers ... demand evidence and argument'
The Economist
This thought-provoking book contains essays by 20 philosophers who reconcile their faith...with their philosophical vocations...God and the Philosophers does not give us one view of either God or philosophy, but it does dispel the myth that belief in God has nothing to do ... Read more
The Economist
This thought-provoking book contains essays by 20 philosophers who reconcile their faith...with their philosophical vocations...God and the Philosophers does not give us one view of either God or philosophy, but it does dispel the myth that belief in God has nothing to do ... Read more