The Existence of God: A Philosophical Introduction Book by Yujin Nagasawa
Language: English
Published by Routledge, 2011
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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Pages in unused condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2011, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The Existence of God: A Philosophical Introduction by Yujin Nagasawa explores the intricate debates surrounding the question of God's existence. This work delves into various philosophical arguments that aim to establish the presence of a deity, while also considering the counterarguments posed by atheism. Nagasawa provides a thorough examination of these discussions, addressing significant philosophical points and engaging with contemporary thought in this area.Among the key topics covered in the book is the design argument, where Nagasawa scrutinises Aquinas's Fifth Way and the implications of Darwin?s theory of evolution. He further investigates the concept of irreducible complexity and discusses the ongoing controversy regarding intelligent design, especially in the context of educational discourse. The book invites readers to critically assess these arguments and their implications for understanding reality and the meaning of life.Nagasawa's expertise as a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham lends authority to this examination of belief and scepticism. Drawing from his background and previous works, he presents a nuanced perspective that challenges readers to engage deeply with the essence of the arguments surrounding the existence of God, fostering a meaningful dialogue between differing viewpoints. (LL).…
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- Title
- The Existence of God: A Philosophical Introduction Book by Yujin Nagasawa
- Author
- Yujin Nagasawa
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publication year
- 2011
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Softcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0415465893
- ISBN 13
- 9780415465892
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- Religion Philosophy and Theology
Does God exist? What are the various arguments that seek to prove the existence of God? Can atheists refute these arguments? The Existence of God: A Philosophical Introduction assesses classical and contemporary arguments concerning the existence of God:
- the ontological argument, introducing the nature of existence, possible worlds, parody objections, and the evolutionary origin of the concept of God
- the cosmological argument, discussing metaphysical paradoxes of infinity, scientific models of the universe, and philosophers’ discussions about ultimate reality and the meaning of life
- the design argument, addressing Aquinas’s Fifth Way, Darwin’s theory of evolution, the concept of irreducible complexity, and the current controversy over intelligent design and school education.
Bringing the subject fully up to date, Yujin Nagasawa explains these arguments in relation to recent research in cognitive science, the mathematics of infinity, big bang cosmology, and debates about ethics and morality in light of contemporary political and social events.
The book also includes fascinating insights into the passions, beliefs and struggles of the philosophers and scientists who have tackled the challenge of proving the existence of God, including Thomas Aquinas, and Kurt Gödel - who at the end of his career as a famous mathematician worked on a secret project to prove the existence of God.
The Existence of God: A Philosophical Introduction is an ideal gateway to the philosophy of religion and an excellent starting point for anyone interested in arguments about the existence of God.
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About the Author
Yujin Nagasawa is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham, UK. He is author of God and Phenomenal Consciousness (2008), and editor/co-editor of There’s Something About Mary: Essays on Phenomenal Consciousness and Frank Jackson’s Knowledge Argument (2004), New Waves in Philosophy of Religion (2008) and Scientific Approaches to the Philosophy of Religion (2012).
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