Why Does What Exists Exist Some Hypotheses On The Ultimate Why Question
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Author |
: Mariano L. Bianca |
Publisher |
: Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 191 |
Release |
: 2021-02-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781527565432 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1527565432 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Synopsis Why Does What Exists Exist? Some Hypotheses on the Ultimate “Why” Question by : Mariano L. Bianca
The combination of current cosmology, physical theories, ancient cosmogonies, theologies, and metaphysics poses three main questions: Why is there something rather than nothing? Why does being take many forms? What is the origin of everything? Many different answers have been given in various different fields to these questions. In theological, creationist metaphysics, the only answer is the existence of a creator who has given rise not only to everything, but also to the laws that govern existence. Non-theological metaphysics, instead, has engaged in the determination of some first principles (archái), from which derives the reality in its various forms. Science, for a long time, evaded these questions, focusing instead on particular aspects of reality by formulating explanations of natural phenomena. In the course of their current development, physics (including quantum theory) and cosmology have posed questions concerning the origin of the whole universe and the reasons for its existence. They believe it is possible to formulate a theory of everything, just as metaphysical cosmologists and theologians thought. The papers collected in this volume offer interesting contributions to the debates surrounding this ultimate “why” question.
Author |
: Victor J. Stenger |
Publisher |
: Prometheus Books |
Total Pages |
: 310 |
Release |
: 2010-08-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781615920037 |
ISBN-13 |
: 161592003X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis God: The Failed Hypothesis by : Victor J. Stenger
Throughout history, arguments for and against the existence of God have been largely confined to philosophy and theology, while science has sat on the sidelines. Despite the fact that science has revolutionized every aspect of human life and greatly clarified our understanding of the world, somehow the notion has arisen that it has nothing to say about the possibility of a supreme being, which much of humanity worships as the source of all reality. This book contends that, if God exists, some evidence for this existence should be detectable by scientific means, especially considering the central role that God is alleged to play in the operation of the universe and the lives of humans. Treating the traditional God concept, as conventionally presented in the Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions, like any other scientific hypothesis, physicist Stenger examines all of the claims made for God's existence. He considers the latest Intelligent Design arguments as evidence of God's influence in biology. He looks at human behavior for evidence of immaterial souls and the possible effects of prayer. He discusses the findings of physics and astronomy in weighing the suggestions that the universe is the work of a creator and that humans are God's special creation. After evaluating all the scientific evidence, Stenger concludes that beyond a reasonable doubt the universe and life appear exactly as we might expect if there were no God. This paperback edition of the New York Times bestselling hardcover edition contains a new foreword by Christopher Hitchens and a postscript by the author in which he responds to reviewers' criticisms of the original edition.
Author |
: Jim Holt |
Publisher |
: W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages |
: 321 |
Release |
: 2012-07-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780871404091 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0871404095 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Why Does the World Exist by : Jim Holt
In this astonishing and profound work, an irreverent sleuth traces the riddleof existence from the ancient world to modern times.
Author |
: Timothy O'Connor |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 193 |
Release |
: 2012-02-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781444350883 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1444350889 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Synopsis Theism and Ultimate Explanation by : Timothy O'Connor
An expansive, yet succinct, analysis of the Philosophy of Religion – from metaphysics through theology. Organized into two sections, the text first examines truths concerning what is possible and what is necessary. These chapters lay the foundation for the book’s second part – the search for a metaphysical framework that permits the possibility of an ultimate explanation that is correct and complete. A cutting-edge scholarly work which engages with the traditional metaphysician’s quest for a true ultimate explanation of the most general features of the world we inhabit Develops an original view concerning the epistemology and metaphysics of modality, or truths concerning what is possible or necessary Applies this framework to a re-examination of the cosmological argument for theism Defends a novel version of the Leibnizian cosmological argument
Author |
: Dr. Stephen D. Unwin |
Publisher |
: Forum Books |
Total Pages |
: 274 |
Release |
: 2004-10-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781400054787 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1400054788 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Probability of God by : Dr. Stephen D. Unwin
Does God exist? This is probably the most debated question in the history of mankind. Scholars, scientists, and philosophers have spent their lifetimes trying to prove or disprove the existence of God, only to have their theories crucified by other scholars, scientists, and philosophers. Where the debate breaks down is in the ambiguities and colloquialisms of language. But, by using a universal, unambiguous language—namely, mathematics—can this question finally be answered definitively? That’s what Dr. Stephen Unwin attempts to do in this riveting, accessible, and witty book, The Probability of God. At its core, this groundbreaking book reveals how a math equation developed more than 200 years ago by noted European philosopher Thomas Bayes can be used to calculate the probability that God exists. The equation itself is much more complicated than a simple coin toss (heads, He’s up there running the show; tails, He’s not). Yet Dr. Unwin writes with a clarity that makes his mathematical proof easy for even the nonmathematician to understand and a verve that makes his book a delight to read. Leading you carefully through each step in his argument, he demonstrates in the end that God does indeed exist. Whether you’re a devout believer and agree with Dr. Unwin’s proof or are unsure about all things divine, you will find this provocative book enlightening and engaging. “One of the most innovative works [in the science and religion movement] is The Probability of God...An entertaining exercise in thinking.”—Michael Shermer, Scientific American “Unwin’s book [is] peppered with wry, self-deprecating humor that makes the scientific discussions more accessible...Spiritually inspiring.”--Chicago Sun Times “A pleasantly breezy account of some complicated matters well worth learning about.”--Philadelphia Inquirer “One of the best things about the book is its humor.”--Cleveland Plain Dealer “In a book that is surprisingly lighthearted and funny, Unwin manages to pack in a lot of facts about science and philosophy.”--Salt Lake Tribune
Author |
: Asa Mahan |
Publisher |
: University of Michigan Library |
Total Pages |
: 498 |
Release |
: 1854 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOMDLP:acq7189:0001.001 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis A System of Intellectual Philosophy. by REV. Asa Mahan. by : Asa Mahan
This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Author |
: Sophia Arbeiter |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 526 |
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: |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783031584251 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3031584252 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Philosophy of Penelope Maddy by : Sophia Arbeiter
Author |
: Michael Martin |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 311 |
Release |
: 2006-10-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781139827393 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1139827391 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Cambridge Companion to Atheism by : Michael Martin
In this 2007 volume, eighteen of the world's leading scholars present original essays on various aspects of atheism: its history, both ancient and modern, defense and implications. The topic is examined in terms of its implications for a wide range of disciplines including philosophy, religion, feminism, postmodernism, sociology and psychology. In its defense, both classical and contemporary theistic arguments are criticized, and, the argument from evil, and impossibility arguments, along with a non religious basis for morality are defended. These essays give a broad understanding of atheism and a lucid introduction to this controversial topic.
Author |
: Derek Parfit |
Publisher |
: OUP Oxford |
Total Pages |
: 880 |
Release |
: 1986-01-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780191622441 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0191622443 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis Reasons and Persons by : Derek Parfit
This book challenges, with several powerful arguments, some of our deepest beliefs about rationality, morality, and personal identity. The author claims that we have a false view of our own nature; that it is often rational to act against our own best interests; that most of us have moral views that are directly self-defeating; and that, when we consider future generations the conclusions will often be disturbing. He concludes that moral non-religious moral philosophy is a young subject, with a promising but unpredictable future.
Author |
: Peter Van Inwagen |
Publisher |
: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 334 |
Release |
: 2004 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0802826970 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780802826978 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis Christian Faith and the Problem of Evil by : Peter Van Inwagen
Gathers some of the most meaningful recent reflections on the problem of evil.