God and PhilosophyIn this classic primer to the philosophy of religion, Antony Flew subjects a wide range of philosophical arguments for the existence of the Christian God to intense critical scrutiny. However, the rumour in some circles is that Flew - long-time advocate of atheistic humanism - has become a theist. Judge for yourself. |
Contents
Publishers Foreword | 5 |
Preface | 19 |
Order and Design | 69 |
Religious Experience | 131 |
Reasons as Grounds and Reasons as Motives | 183 |
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