{"product_id":"the-blackwell-companion-to-natural-theology-isbn-9781405176576","title":"The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology","description":"With the help of in-depth essays from some of the world's leading philosophers, \u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology\u003c\/i\u003e explores the nature and existence of God through human reason and evidence from the natural world. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eProvides in-depth and cutting-edge treatment of natural theology's main arguments\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIncludes contributions from first-rate philosophers well known for their work on the relevant topics\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eUpdates relevant arguments in light of the most current, state-of-the-art philosophical and scientific discussions\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eStands in useful contrast and opposition to the arguments of the 'new atheists'\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  List of figures vi  \u003cp\u003eNotes on contributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction ix\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWilliam Lane Craig and J. P. Moreland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The project of natural theology 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCharles Taliaferro\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Leibnizian cosmological argument 24\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAlexander R. Pruss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The \u003ci\u003ekalam\u003c\/i\u003e cosmological argument 101\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWilliam Lane Craig and James D. Sinclair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The teleological argument: an exploration of the fine-tuning of the universe 202\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRobin Collins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The argument from consciousness 282\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJ. P. Moreland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The argument from reason 344\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eVictor Reppert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The moral argument 391\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMark D. Linville\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The argument from evil 449\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStewart Goetz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The argument from religious experience 498\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKai-Man Kwan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The ontological argument 553\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRobert E. Maydole\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The argument from miracles: a cumulative case for the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth 593\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimothy McGrew and Lydia McGrew\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 663\u003c\/p\u003e  \"They give a good look into the condition of the field, and bring to the forefront presuppositions shaping contemporary inquiry.\" (Reviews in Religion \u0026amp; Theology, 2011)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"If natural theology is overdue for a comeback, this work will help it on its way, and, for skeptical readers, there is much here to go on thinking about for months to come (making it a good catalyst for intelligent debate).\" (\u003ci\u003eReference Reviews,\u003c\/i\u003e February 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"All of these essays show sophistication and deserve wide attention. Common objections to the theistic arguments are considered and logical proofs are helpfully provided when appropriate.\" (\u003ci\u003eReligious Studies Review,\u003c\/i\u003e June 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Laudable and timely.\" (\u003ci\u003eChurch Times\u003c\/i\u003e, January 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eWilliam Lane Craig\u003c\/b\u003e is Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California. He has authored or edited more than thirty books and many articles in professional journals of philosophy and theology.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. P. Moreland\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California. He has authored, edited, or contributed to thirty books and authored over 100 articles in professional journals of philosophy and theology.\u003c\/p\u003e  The last few decades have witnessed a stunning resurgence of philosophical interest in God and theology. Although much of this renaissance is focused on the rationality of theistic belief apart from evidence, there is a gathering movement in philosophical circles to re-establish natural theology's legitimate role in justifying belief in God's existence.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology\u003c\/i\u003e gathers together original contributions from a variety of leading philosophers to provide a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the nature and existence of God as manifested in the existence, order, and character of the natural world. Each of the in-depth essays explores at length a particular theistic argument – from Contingency and Consciousness to Reason and Religious Experience – with the distinguished authors providing analysis and evaluation of each argument, offering original insights and new perspectives on perennial questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe result is an engaging and deeply profound examination of the question of God’s existence based on human reason and evidence from the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"The Companion contains papers on a rich diversity of topics that are representative of the new natural theology that emerged in the 1970s with books by Alvin Plantinga, William Craig and others. The rapidly evolving lines of thought are increasingly influential in the field of philosophy and the essays in this collection are \"cutting edge\" works, such as the very recent formulation of a new version of the ontological argument for God's existence by Robert Maydole. The high quality of the essays make this book required reading for philosophers of religion and its diverse topics will interest thinkers in many fields.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eQuentin Smith\u003c\/b\u003e, Western Michigan University  \u003cp\u003e\"This collection is a major contribution to the intellectual discussion of classical theism. Its philosophically sophisticated essays provide essential background reading for all those engaged in serious debate about the rationality of belief in God today.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eJohn F. Haught\u003c\/b\u003e, Georgetown University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I used to think natural theology was a dead area and not worthy of mourning. The scholarship represented by this volume has convinced me I was wrong. The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology aptly demonstrates why natural theology has become an exciting scholarly area again. These essays combine cutting-edge philosophy with recent scientific advancements to provide a thorough, timely resource balancing confidence and humility, rigour and readability.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eJustin L. Barrett\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Oxford\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990169665765,"sku":"NP9781405176576","price":229.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405176576.jpg?v=1761786770","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-blackwell-companion-to-natural-theology-isbn-9781405176576","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}