Four Views on the Axiology of Theism: What Difference Does God Make? (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781350083530)

For centuries, philosophers have addressed the ontological question of whether God exists. Most recently, philosophers have begun to explore the axiological question of what value impact, if any, God's existence has (or would have) on our world.

This book brings together four prestigious philosophers, Michael Almeida, Travis Dumsday, Perry Hendricks and Graham Oppy, to present different views on the axiological question about God. Each contributor expresses a position on axiology, which is then met with responses from the remaining contributors. This structure makes for genuine discussion and developed exploration of the key issues at stake, and shows that the axiological question is more complicated than it first appears. Chapters explore a range of relevant issues, including the relationship between Judeo-Christian theism and non-naturalist alternatives such as pantheism, polytheism, and animism/panpsychism. Further chapters consider the attitudes and emotions of atheists within the theism conversation, and develop and evaluate the best arguments for doxastic pro-theism and doxastic anti-theism.

Of interest to those working on philosophy of religion, theism and ethics, this book presents lively accounts of an important topic in an exciting and collaborative way, offered by renowned experts in this area.

Author: Kirk Lougheed
ISBN-10: 1350083534
ISBN-13: 9781350083530
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 09/17/2020
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2021