The Greatest Possible Being

Inbunden, Engelska, 2018

Av Jeff Speaks, University of Notre Dame) Speaks, Jeff (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy

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What can we know about God by reason alone? Philosophical theology is the attempt to obtain such knowledge. An ancient tradition, which is perhaps more influential now than ever, tries to derive the attributes of God from the principle that God is the greatest possible being. Jeff Speaks argues that that constructive project is a failure. He also argues that the related view that the concept of God is the concept of a greatest possible being is a mistake. In the last chapter, he sketches an alternative path forward.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2018-10-16
Mått148 x 223 x 17 mm
Vikt370 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor184
FörlagOUP OXFORD
ISBN9780198826811

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The author delves into both historical and contemporary sources, demonstrates the logical limitations of various arguments about divine attributes, and sketches a path for new approaches. A clear and concise engagement with a traditional philosophical and theological problem,this insightful little book is a worthwhile read for those working in the history of philosophy, philosophy of religion, religious studies, and theology. Summing up: Highly Recommended