Living with Ambiguity

Donald A. Crosby is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Colorado State University. He has published several books, including A Religion of Nature and The Specter of the Absurd: Sources and Criticisms of Modern Nihilism, both also published by SUNY Press, and Novelty.

• Preface1. RELIGION OF NATURE AS A FORM OF RELIGIOUS NATURALISM2. AMBIGUITIES OF NATURE3. NATURE AS THE FOCUS OF RELIGIOUS FAITH4. PERSPECTIVISM, PLURALISM, AND AMBIGUITY5. RELIGIOUS RIGHTNESS AND MORAL VALUE6. COPING WITH AMBIGUITYNotesWorks CitedIndex

"Crosby's book succeeds as an academic model of spirituality that can dialogue with the natural sciences without recourse to traditional theology. He opens a new door for deep ecology to enter into the various forums for discussing ecology—a door that comes by way of Nietzsche." — Environmental Ethics"Crosby argues that nature, rather than anything supernatural, deserves reverence and devotion. He sets forth a vision of life and the universe that is as hopeful as it is realistic." — Nancy K. Frankenberry, editor of Radical Interpretation in Religion"I have seldom read a work that so deeply challenged me to rethink my views on the various topics this author interweaves into his argument. He is such a clear and compelling writer, providing rigorous yet easily readable arguments, that I would encourage any class in philosophy of religion, theology, or religious studies to include his text as required reading." — Mary Doak, author of Reclaiming Narrative for Public Theology