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A collection of articles and essays by the former Bishop of Durham exploring his approach to philosophy and theology and the relationship between them.
A collection of the most important articles and essays by Bishop Ian Ramsay, a leading philosopher of religion, exploring his approach to philosophy and theology and the relationship between them. Divided into three parts - 'Contemporary Philosophy', 'The Meaning of God Talk', and 'The Logic of Faith' - this volume contains Ian Ramsey's thoughts on philosophy, metaphysics and ontology, the meaning and understanding of the gospels, and the justification of faith. An extensive appendix includes the author's answers to the contemporary subjects of freedom and immortality, Christian education and the intellectual crisis, and they are complemented by a selected bibliography.
A collection of the most important articles and essays by Bishop Ian Ramsay, a leading philosopher of religion, exploring his approach to philosophy and theology and the relationship between them. Divided into three parts - 'Contemporary Philosophy', 'The Meaning of God Talk', and 'The Logic of Faith' - this volume contains Ian Ramsey's thoughts on philosophy, metaphysics and ontology, the meaning and understanding of the gospels, and the justification of faith. An extensive appendix includes the author's answers to the contemporary subjects of freedom and immortality, Christian education and the intellectual crisis, and they are complemented by a selected bibliography.
Price: $36.95
Pages: 260
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
27 August 2009
Trim Size: 8.46 X 5.47 in
ISBN: 9780227172919
Format: Paperback
...the articles selected display the evolution of Ramsey's thought quite well and respond to many of the criticisms of his work.
— Terrence W. Tilley
— Terrence W. Tilley
I. Contemporary Philosophy.
Contemporary Empiricism. The Systematic Elusiveness of 'I'. Biology and Personality: Some Philosophical Reflections. Ethics and Reason.
II. The Meaning of God Talk.
Theological Literacy 1 and 2. On Understanding Mystery. On Being Articulate about the Gospel. Paradox in Religion. Talking of God: Models, Ancient and Modern.
III. The Logic of Faith.
Religion and Science: A Philosopher's Approach. Facts and Disclosures. The Logical Character of Resurrection-belief. History and the Gospels: Some Philosophical Reflections.
Appendix: Ian Ramsey in Dialogue.
Freedom and Immortality 1 and 2. A review by H. D. Lewis.
Some Further Reflections by Ian Ramsey.
The Intellectual Crisis of British Christianity 1 and 2.
Ninian Smart's Argument. A Reply by Ian Ramsey.
Christian Education 1 and 2.
'Post Mortem Dei' by Paul M. van Buren.
Discernment, Commitment and Cosmic Disclosure by Ian Ramsey.
Contemporary Empiricism. The Systematic Elusiveness of 'I'. Biology and Personality: Some Philosophical Reflections. Ethics and Reason.
II. The Meaning of God Talk.
Theological Literacy 1 and 2. On Understanding Mystery. On Being Articulate about the Gospel. Paradox in Religion. Talking of God: Models, Ancient and Modern.
III. The Logic of Faith.
Religion and Science: A Philosopher's Approach. Facts and Disclosures. The Logical Character of Resurrection-belief. History and the Gospels: Some Philosophical Reflections.
Appendix: Ian Ramsey in Dialogue.
Freedom and Immortality 1 and 2. A review by H. D. Lewis.
Some Further Reflections by Ian Ramsey.
The Intellectual Crisis of British Christianity 1 and 2.
Ninian Smart's Argument. A Reply by Ian Ramsey.
Christian Education 1 and 2.
'Post Mortem Dei' by Paul M. van Buren.
Discernment, Commitment and Cosmic Disclosure by Ian Ramsey.