Faith and steadfastness in the face of counter-evidence
It is sometimes said that faith is recalcitrant in the face of new evidence, but it is puzzling how such recalcitrance could be rational or laudable. I explain this aspect of faith and why faith is not only rational, but in addition serves an important purpose in human life. Because faith requires m...
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| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature B. V
2017
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International journal for philosophy of religion
Year: 2017, Volume: 81, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 113-133 |
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Belief
B FAITH & reason B Life B Evidence B Faith B Religious Aspects B Counter-evidence B PERSEVERANCE (Ethics) B Practical rationality B Practical Reason |
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