Metz God, Soul and the Meaning of Life

Erscheinungsjahr 2019
ISBN: 978-1-108-68277-0
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

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Reihe: Elements in the Philosophy of Religion

This Element critically explores the potential relevance of God or a soul for life's meaning as discussed in recent Anglo-American philosophical literature. There have been four broad views: God or a soul is necessary for meaning in our lives; neither is necessary for it; one or both would greatly enhance the meaning in our lives; one or both would substantially detract from it. This Element familiarizes readers with all four positions, paying particular attention to the latter two, and also presents prima facie objections to them, points out gaps in research agendas and suggests argumentative strategies that merit development.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Metz, Thaddeus

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Natur und Existenz Gottes
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Metaphysik, Ontologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introducing the philosophy of life's meaning; 2. Clarifying the terms of the debates; 3. Extreme supernaturalism; 4. Moderate naturalism; 5. Moderate supernaturalism; 6. Extreme naturalism; 7. Concluding remarks – further reflection on God and soul.