God & Morality: Four Views (Spectrum Multiview Books) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0830839844 ISBN 13: 9780830839841

Publisher: IVP Academic, 2012

Synopsis

Is morality dependent upon belief in God? Is there more than one way for Christians to understand the nature of morality? Is there any agreement between Christians and atheists or agnostics on this heated issue?In God and Morality: Four Views four distinguished voices in moral philosophy ariticulate and defend their place in the current debate between naturalism and theism. Christian philosophers Keith Yandell and Mark Linville and two self-identified atheist/agnostics, Evan Fales and Michael Ruse, clearly and honestly represent their differing views on the nature of morality.Important differences as well as areas of overlap emerge as each contributor states their case, receives criticism from the others and responds. Of particular value for use as an academic text, these four essays and responses, covering the naturalist moral non-realist, naturalist moral realist, moral essentialist and moral particularist views, will foster critical thinking and contribute to the development of a well-informed position on this very important issue.

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Review

"This is an intellectually stimulating book and a good overview of natural and supernatural theories of morality. . . . If one is desirous to become better acquainted with contemporary views, Christian or not, this is a good start."--J. Brian Huffling, Christian Apologetics Journal, Spring 2014

Edition details

• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0830839844
• ISBN 13: 9780830839841
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180
• Editor: Loftin R. Keith