Two Dozen (or so) Arguments for God: The Plantinga Project by Jerry L. Walls (En

Description: Two Dozen (or so) Arguments for God by Jerry L. Walls, Trent Dougherty Two Dozen (or so) Arguments for God expands Alvin Plantingas seminal article "Two Dozen (or so) Theistic Arguments." Each of Plantingas original suggestions is developed here by a wide variety of accomplished scholars. This collection both presents ground-breaking research and lays the foundations for research projects for years to come. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Thirty years ago, Alvin Plantinga gave a lecture called "Two Dozen (or so) Theistic Arguments," which served as an underground inspiration for two generations of scholars and students. In it, he proposed a number of novel and creative arguments for the existence of God which have yet to receive the attention they deserve. In Two Dozen (or so) Arguments for God, each of Plantingas original suggestions, many of which he only briefly sketched, is developed indetail by a wide variety of accomplished scholars. The authors look to metaphysics, epistemology, semantics, ethics, aesthetics, and beyond, finding evidence for God in almost every dimension of reality. Thosearguments new to natural theology are more fully developed, and well-known arguments are given new life. Not only does this collection present ground-breaking research, but it lays the foundations for research projects for years to come. Author Biography Jerry L. Walls is Scholar in Residence and Professor of Philosophy at Houston Baptist University. He is the author or co-author of over fifteen books, including, most recently, God and Cosmos, with David Baggett (OUP, 2016).Trent Dougherty is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University. He is the editor or co-editor of several books, including Evidentialism and Its Discontents and Skeptical Theism. He is the author of The Problem of Animal Pain. Table of Contents List of ContributorsIntroduction· Jerry L. Walls and Trent DoughertyI. Half a Dozen (or so) Ontological (or Metaphysical) Arguments(A) The Argument from Intentionality (or Aboutness)· Lorraine Keller(B) The Argument from Collections· Christopher Menzel(C) The Argument from (Natural) Numbers· Tyron Goldshmidt(D) The Argument from Counterfactuals· Alex Pruss(E) The Argument from Physical Constants· Robin Collins(F) The Naive Teleological Argument· C. Stephen Evans(H) The Ontological Argument· Elizabeth Burns(I) Why is there Anything at All?· Josh Rasmussen and Christopher Gregory WeaverII. Half a Dozen Epistemological Arguments(J) The Argument from Positive Epistemic Status· Justin Barrett(K) The Argument from the Confluence of Proper Function and Reliability· Alex Arnold(L) The Argument from Simplicity and (M) The Argument from Induction· Bradley Monton(N) The Putnamian Argument (the Argument from the Rejection of Global Skepticism) [also, (O) The Argument from Reference and (K) The Argument from the Confluence of Proper Function and Reliability]· Evan Fales(N) The Putnamian Argument, (O) The Argument from Reference, and (P) The Kripke-Wittgenstein Argument from Plus and Quus· Dan Bonevac(Q) The General Argument from Intuition.· Rob KoonsIII. Moral Arguments(R) Moral Arguments (actually R1 to Rn)· David Baggett(R*) The Argument from Evil· Hud HudsonIV. Other Arguments(S) The Argument from Colors and Flavors· Richard Swinburne(T) The Argument from Love and (Y) The Argument from the Meaning of Life· Jerry Walls(U) The Mozart Argument and (V) The Argument from Play and Enjoyment· Philip Tallon(W) Arguments from Providence and from Miracles· Tim McGrew(X) C.S. Lewiss Argument from Nostalgia· Todd Buras and Mike Cantrell(Z) The Argument from (A) to (Y)· Ted PostonV. "Or so": Three More ArgumentsThe Kalam Cosmological Argument· William Lane CraigThe Argument from Possibility· Brian LeftowThe Argument from the Incompleteness of Nature· Bruce GordonAfterword - Trent Dougherty and Alvin Plantinga: An Interview on Faith and ReasonAppendix 1: Plantingas Original "Two Dozen or (So) Theistic Arguments" Review "Recommended." -- CHOICE"The volumes comprehensive scope, detailed treatment, and innovative character make it an essential text for those interested in the current state-of-play of natural theology within the analytic tradition" -- Robert MacSwain, Reading Religion"this is an essential volume for those interested in current trends in natural theology ... it is hard to imagine subsequent treatments of theistic arguments not using this volume as a regular point of reference, just as with the original lecture that inspired it." -- Robert MacSwain, Reading Religion"Proofs for the existence of God are always of interest to theologians and philosophers of religion, and the prospect of seriously considering two dozen or so of them from Plantinga is mouth-watering. The arguments themselves are novel and fascinating, and treated by authors of extraordinarily high quality."--Stephen Davis, Russell K. Pitzer Professor of Philosophy, Claremont McKenna College Long Description Thirty years ago, Alvin Plantinga gave a lecture called "Two Dozen (or so) Theistic Arguments," which served as an underground inspiration for two generations of scholars and students. In it, he proposed a number of novel and creative arguments for the existence of God which have yet to receive the attention they deserve. In Two Dozen (or so) Arguments for God, each of Plantingas original suggestions, many of which he only briefly sketched, is developed indetail by a wide variety of accomplished scholars. The authors look to metaphysics, epistemology, semantics, ethics, aesthetics, and beyond, finding evidence for God in almost every dimension of reality. Those arguments new to natural theology are more fully developed, and well-known arguments are given newlife. Not only does this collection present ground-breaking research, but it lays the foundations for research projects for years to come. Review Text "Recommended." -- CHOICE"The volumes comprehensive scope, detailed treatment, and innovative character make it an essential text for those interested in the current state-of-play of natural theology within the analytic tradition" -- Robert MacSwain, Reading Religion"this is an essential volume for those interested in current trends in natural theology ... it is hard to imagine subsequent treatments of theistic arguments not using this volume as a regular point of reference, just as with the original lecture that inspired it." -- Robert MacSwain, Reading Religion"Proofs for the existence of God are always of interest to theologians and philosophers of religion, and the prospect of seriously considering two dozen or so of them from Plantinga is mouth-watering. The arguments themselves are novel and fascinating, and treated by authors of extraordinarily high quality."--Stephen Davis, Russell K. Pitzer Professor of Philosophy, Claremont McKenna College Review Quote "this is an essential volume for those interested in current trends in natural theology ... it is hard to imagine subsequent treatments of theistic arguments not using this volume as a regular point of reference, just as with the original lecture that inspired it." -- Robert MacSwain, Reading Religion "Proofs for the existence of God are always of interest to theologians and philosophers of religion, and the prospect of seriously considering two dozen or so of them from Plantinga is mouth-watering. The arguments themselves are novel and fascinating, and treated by authors of extraordinarily high quality."--Stephen Davis, Russell K. Pitzer Professor of Philosophy, Claremont McKenna College Feature Selling point: Presents new, ground-breaking research building upon Alvin Plantingas seminal lecture "Two Dozen (or so) Theistic Arguments"Selling point: Introduces up-and-coming scholars alongside established veterans of the fieldSelling point: Features a recent interview with Alvin Plantinga and Trent Dougherty Details ISBN0190842229 Pages 504 Language English ISBN-10 0190842229 ISBN-13 9780190842222 Format Paperback Year 2018 Subtitle The Plantinga Project Edited by Jerry L. Walls Position Assistant Professor of Philosophy Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publisher Oxford University Press Inc DEWEY 212.1 Affiliation Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Baylor University Short Title Two Dozen (or So) Arguments for God Publication Date 2018-09-27 UK Release Date 2018-09-27 AU Release Date 2018-09-27 NZ Release Date 2018-09-27 US Release Date 2018-09-27 Author Trent Dougherty Alternative 9780190842215 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131392340;

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