
The Cosmological Argument
William L. Rowe(Author)
Fordham University Press
Published on 1. August 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
273 pages
978-0-8232-1885-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a comprehensive, critical study of the oldest and most famous argument for the existence of God: the Cosmological Argument. Professor Rowe examines and interprets historically significant versions of the argument from Aquinas to Samuel Clarke and explores the major objections that have been advances against it.
Beginning with analyses of the Cosmological Argument as expressed by Aquinas and Duns Scotus in the thirteenth century, the author seeks to uncover, clairfy , and critically explore the philosophical concepts and theses essential to the reasoning exhibited in the principal versions of the Cosmological Argument. The major focus of the book is on the form that the argument takes in the eighteenth century, principally in the writings of Samuel Clarke. The author concludes with a discussion of the extent to which the Cosmological Argument may provide a justification for the belief in God.
In a new Preface, the author offers some updates on his own thinking as well as that of others who have grappled with this topic.
Beginning with analyses of the Cosmological Argument as expressed by Aquinas and Duns Scotus in the thirteenth century, the author seeks to uncover, clairfy , and critically explore the philosophical concepts and theses essential to the reasoning exhibited in the principal versions of the Cosmological Argument. The major focus of the book is on the form that the argument takes in the eighteenth century, principally in the writings of Samuel Clarke. The author concludes with a discussion of the extent to which the Cosmological Argument may provide a justification for the belief in God.
In a new Preface, the author offers some updates on his own thinking as well as that of others who have grappled with this topic.
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"A clear and excellent treatment ...one of the best discussions to date... a must." -ChoiceMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
373 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8232-1885-1 (9780823218851)
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Person
William L. Rowe is Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University.