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Questions of God's existence have exercised philosophers since antiquity. Are there adequate reasons to think that God exists? And, if God exists, what is God like? In this book Jay Wood provides a...
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  • 06 May 2011
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Questions of God's existence have exercised philosophers since antiquity. Are there adequate reasons to think that God exists? And, if God exists, what is God like? In this book Jay Wood provides a sustained and fresh examination of these central questions.

The first part of the book addresses the epistemological concerns, focusing on arguments for and against the claim that theism is rationally justifiable. These include discussion of cosmological arguments, the ontological argument, the argument from design, and the moral argument for God's existence. Metaphysical questions about God's nature, in particular God's knowledge and power, and the nature of religious experience constitute the second part of the book. Epistemological and metaphysical questions are shown to be related since, if the concept of a God perfect in wisdom, power, and goodness is incoherent, it cannot be reasonable to believe that God exists.

Throughout his discussion Wood draws on the most recent writings in the field as well as classic arguments and offers readers a clear, balanced, and incisive analysis of the core philosophical arguments for the existence of God. The book equips readers with the necessary understanding of issues in natural theology that will enable them to tackle more specialized and complex questions in the philosophy of religion.

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Price: $32.95
Pages: 256
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
Imprint: McGill-Queen's University Press
Series: Central Problems of Philosophy
Publication Date: 06 May 2011
Trim Size: 7.50 X 5.00 in
ISBN: 9780773538405
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHILOSOPHY / Religious
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"Jay Wood's book is truly wise, insightful, engaging, and up-to date. Even-handed and fair-minded, this text is a terrific introduction to the philosophy of religion." Paul Copan, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida "There are many introductions to the philosophy of religion on the market but this book stands out for its clarity, liveliness of approach and its engagement with many of the most recent contributions to the field." Elizabeth Burns, Heythrop College, University of London
W. Jay Wood is professor of philosophy at Wheaton College, Illinois.