Truth and Hope
1st Edition
Published on 15. November 2020
277 pages
978-0-268-20167-8 (ISBN)
Description
In this collection of essays, which were first delivered as lectures at the International Academy of Philosophy in the Principality of Liechtenstein in 1998, distinguished philosopher Peter Geach confronts some of the most difficult issues in philosophy with the precision of a logician and the grace and wit of an accomplished stylist. These essays constitute a significant addition to Professor Geach's esteemed body of work in philosophy, as he addresses not only problems of logic and analytic philosophy, but also of epistemology and ethics. Geach's engaging discussions of human nature, truth, goodness, and love provide probing insight into perennial themes in an appealing, highly readable style which is nevertheless forceful and exacting. Geach knows the subjectivity of his own experience and belief and is able to illuminate that experience and belief by submitting it to a rational and philosophical inquiry. His avowed Catholic perspective is neither a weapon nor a shield. It is an integral part of the sustained, systematic, and constructive approach to philosophy demonstrated in these essays. They will certainly provoke serious reflection even in those inclined to disagree with Geach's conclusions.
Reviews / Votes
"In this delightful book, Peter Geach, in after-dinner talk mode, writes as a Roman Catholic but still manages to snip at old enemies and attribute more authority to truth than the dogma of a church." -Ethics"Every one is impressive, both as an argument and as writing. Al of them make one ask for more; but what is remarkable is how much Geach suceeds in saying within so brief a compass." -Alasdair MacIntyre, Philosophical Quarterly
"Truth and Hope is sweeping in its coverage of philosophical and theological issues, and sharply focused in respect to its main claims. Those who know Geach's work will appreciate this book a great deal and will instantly recognize his style and wit. Those who do not already know his work will find this an accessible entry into his thinking and a refreshingly direct and provocative handling of key issues of philosophical theology." -Modern Theology
"[E]njoyable, refreshing and... provoking...." -Studies in Christian Ethics
"In his customary beautiful prose these chapters, replete with detailed argument - as one would expect - gradually build up, or slowly reveal, what I hope it is not pretentious to call a whole world view: distinctively and unapologetically Christian, typically with more polemics against his co-religionists than against anyone else. They comprise a splendid distillation of the thought of a fine philosopher." -Ars Disputandi
"Rarely has this veteran reviewer opened a book that offers such pure pleasure as Peter Geach's latest." -New Oxford Review
"Wise, learned, and a delight to read. That cannot be said of many collections of philosophical essays. What Is Man? Truth, Love, and Immortality. The Goodness of God. Geach cannot be accused of refusing to take on the big questions, but he does so with a light touch that is possible only for those who take themselves lightly, knowing a Good infinitely greater." -First Things
"Writings by the contemporary Roman Catholic philosopher on such topics as consistency, prophecy, and truth, truthfulness, and trust." -The Chronicle of Higher Education
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Language
English
Place of publication
Notre Dame IN
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-0-268-20167-8 (9780268201678)
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Person
Peter Geach is the author of numerous volumes, including God and the Soul, Providence and Evil, and The Virtues . He was recently awarded the order Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by the Holy See for his work in philosophy.
Content
- Cover
- Half title
- Title page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. Truth, Love,and Immortality
- 2. What Is Man?
- 3. Consistency
- 4. Truth, Truthfulness, and Trust
- 5. On Truth as an End
- 6. Prophecy
- 7. The Goodness of God
- Index of Proper Names
