"Philosophy and Faith: Debates on Religion and Reason" is a deep dive into the enduring and thought-provoking dialogue between belief and rationality. It tackles some of the most profound questions that have shaped human understanding for centuries: Can religious faith coexist with reason? Does the existence of God withstand logical scrutiny? What role does religion play in the modern scientific world? This book is a guide for readers navigating the complex terrain of philosophical and theological debates, offering insights from ancient thinkers to contemporary voices. With its comprehensive coverage of topics like the classic arguments for and against God’s existence, the nature of the soul, and the problem of evil, this book equips readers with a deep understanding of these debates. It traces the evolution of these discussions through the lens of influential philosophers such as Plato, Aquinas, Kant, Nietzsche, and more, illuminating how these ideas have shaped religious doctrines, ethical frameworks, and even secular thought. Readers will also encounter new perspectives that challenge traditional views, including the rise of modern atheism, the interplay between science and faith, and the ethical implications of belief in a secular society. Through a balanced examination, the book presents the arguments in their strongest forms, without taking sides, encouraging readers to grapple with their own convictions and assumptions. What You Will Find in This Book: In-depth analysis of the philosophical arguments for and against God’s existence Exploration of the problem of evil and its impact on faith Discussions on morality, ethics, and the role of religion in shaping human values Insights into the relationship between science and spirituality Perspectives on atheism, agnosticism, and secular ethics "Philosophy and Faith" is a comprehensive and accessible resource for anyone intrigued by the big questions of life, the nature of belief, and the enduring conflict—and potential harmony—between faith and reason. It welcomes readers to explore complex philosophical and theological topics in a comfortable and engaging manner.

This title was first published in 2001. The encyclical "Fidel et Ratio", dealing with faith and reason and their specific catholocity, may well turn out to be the most important document of the modern Catholic Church on the subject announced in its title and on philosophy understood as a mirror of peoples' cultures. "Fidel et Ratio" wants to put in motion again faith that thinks (a different thing from the believer that thinks) and the issue of truth, thus opening up a higher dialogue with late modernity and postmodernity. Among the various stimuli proposed by the encyclical to start up again this belief that thinks, a significant one is the methodology of collaboration and circularity between reason and faith, and philosophy and theology, to their mutual advantage. The intention of Vittorio Possenti is a questioning and reflecting on the nexus between philosophy and revelation without excluding a priori the insights of the above-mentioned encyclical.

This selection of previously untranslated documents from the French debates about Christian philosophy provides a long-needed complement to available English-language literature on the subject.

The question of whether faith in God is reasonable is of renewed interest in today’s academy. In light of this interest, as well as the rise of militant religion and terrorism and the emergent reaction by neo-atheism, this volume considers this important question from the views of contemporary scientists, philosophers, and in a more novel fashion, of rhetoricians. It is comprised of a public debate between William Lane Craig, supporting the position that faith in God is reasonable and Alex Rosenberg, arguing against that position. Scholars in the aforementioned fields then respond to the debate, representing both theistic and atheistic positions. The book concludes with rejoinders from Craig and Rosenberg.

On the one hand, Eagleton demolishes what he calls the "superstitious" view of God held by most atheists and agnostics and offers in its place a revolutionary account of the Christian Gospel. On the other hand, he launches a stinging assault on the betrayal of this revolution by institutional Christianity. There is little joy here, then, either for the anti-God brigade -- Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens in particular -- nor for many conventional believers. --Résumé de l'éditeur.

He argues that the reasonableness of faith depends not only on beliefs about the world but also on beliefs about oneself (for instance about what one wants, about one's hopes and fears) and on what one is willing to trust. Helm goes on to look at the relations between belief and trust, and between faith and virtue, and concludes with an exploration of one particular type of belief about oneself, the belief that one is oneself a believer. This is a book for anyone interested in the basis of religious faith."--BOOK JACKET.

We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.