Theism and Humanism by Arthur James Balfour
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"Theism and Humanism" by Arthur James Balfour is a philosophical work based on the Gifford Lectures delivered at the University of Glasgow in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricate relationship between belief in God and human experience, particularly focusing on the interplay between secular ethics, aesthetics, and theism. It aims to explore how inherent beliefs and values shape our understanding of both the natural and spiritual worlds. The
opening of the text introduces readers to the context of Balfour's lectures, emphasizing his intention to bridge the gap between metaphysical questions and common belief. He reflects on the challenges that arise when attempting to engage the "plain man" in discussions about God and the universe, arguing that inevitable beliefs about reality, morality, and beauty form the core of his inquiry. Balfour sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how these beliefs are interconnected, laying a foundation for a philosophical argument that seeks to establish the relevance of theism in understanding human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Balfour, Arthur James, 1848-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Theism and Humanism Being the Gifford Lectures Delivered at the University of Glasgow, 1914 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theism_and_Humanism |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Hulse, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Theism |
| Subject | Naturalism |
| Subject | Humanism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57773 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 413 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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