Reason and religion: evaluating and explaining belief in gods

"Religion is relevant to all of us, whether we are believers or not. This book concerns two interrelated topics. First, how probable is God's existence? Should we not conclude that all divinities are human inventions? Second, what are the mental and social functions of endorsing religious...

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Auteur principal: Philipse, Herman 1951- (Auteur)
Type de support: Imprimé Livre
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Cambridge, United Kingdom New York, NY, USA Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia New Delhi, India Singapore Cambridge University Press 2022
Dans:Année: 2022
Collection/Revue:Cambridge studies in religion, philosophy, and society
Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés:B Foi / Question de l’existence de Dieu
Sujets non-standardisés:B God Proof
B Faith and reason
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Résumé:"Religion is relevant to all of us, whether we are believers or not. This book concerns two interrelated topics. First, how probable is God's existence? Should we not conclude that all divinities are human inventions? Second, what are the mental and social functions of endorsing religious beliefs? The answers to these questions are interdependent. If a religious belief were true, the fact that humans hold it might be explained by describing how its truth was discovered. If all religious beliefs are false, a different explanation is required"--
Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1107161738