New Essays In Philosophical Theology
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A landmark collection in analytic philosophy of religion, New Essays in Philosophical Theology presents a rigorous and intellectually charged examination of the central problems at the intersection of philosophy and theological thought. Edited by Antony Flew and Alasdair MacIntyre, the volume gathers some of the most incisive philosophical minds of the mid-twentieth century to argue, debate, and scrutinize concepts such as the existence of God, the nature of religious language, divine omnipotence, and the problem of evil. The tone throughout is sharply analytical and unapologetically demanding, reflecting the high standards of the Oxford ordinary-language tradition from which many of its contributors emerged. Seminal essays — including Flew's own provocative piece on theology and falsification — illustrate how rigorous logical analysis can be brought to bear on questions once considered the exclusive domain of faith and doctrine. This collection remains an essential touchstone for students and scholars of philosophy of religion, having shaped the discipline's trajectory for decades after its original publication in 1955.
Author: Antony Flew & Alasdair Macintyre
Format: Paperback
Published: 1969, -
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark collection in analytic philosophy of religion, New Essays in Philosophical Theology presents a rigorous and intellectually charged examination of the central problems at the intersection of philosophy and theological thought. Edited by Antony Flew and Alasdair MacIntyre, the volume gathers some of the most incisive philosophical minds of the mid-twentieth century to argue, debate, and scrutinize concepts such as the existence of God, the nature of religious language, divine omnipotence, and the problem of evil. The tone throughout is sharply analytical and unapologetically demanding, reflecting the high standards of the Oxford ordinary-language tradition from which many of its contributors emerged. Seminal essays — including Flew's own provocative piece on theology and falsification — illustrate how rigorous logical analysis can be brought to bear on questions once considered the exclusive domain of faith and doctrine. This collection remains an essential touchstone for students and scholars of philosophy of religion, having shaped the discipline's trajectory for decades after its original publication in 1955.