God, Reason, and Theistic Proofs FROM THE PUBLISHER
Attempting to prove the existence of God is an ancient and venerable tradition within the discipline known as the philosophy of religion. But can we truly prove the existence of God using human reason alone? Just how do we prove the existence of God? Why try? Which, if any, of the various theistic proofs are persuasive? God, Reason, and Theistic Proofs tackles these fundamental questions head-on.
Stephen T. Davis examines a cross-section of theistic proofs that have been offered by theologians and thinkers from Anselm to Paley, explaining in clear terms what theistic proofs are and what they try to accomplish. He then goes on to explore in depth the relationship between theistic proofs and religious realism, the ontological argument for the existence of God, the cosmological and teleological arguments, the position known as foundationalism, and the argument from religious experience.
Wisely structured and clearly written, this volume will make an excellent resource for those looking for a comprehensive introduction to the debate surrounding the existence of God, or for those seeking intellectual validation for their faith.
FROM THE CRITICS
Theology Today
"In God, Reason and Theistic Proofs, Stephen Davis provides a marvelous introduction to theistic argumentation and this growing literature.... Davis is a distinguished philosopher of religion who writes with clarity and sensitivity.... Would make a fine text in philosophy of religion class or a general introduction to philosophy of religion for lay readers."
Religious Studies Review
Exemplary about this volume is its appropriateness as a university classroom text and its detailed discussion of the complex relationship between foundationalism and the theistic proofs.
The Thomist
A judicious review of a wide spectrum of theistic proofs from the sympathetic but not uncritical vantage point of a believer.
Theology (U.K.)
This is a very good book and will be appreciated even by those who remain skeptical of its conclusions.
The Cresset
"I can think of no better single source for reflecting upon the theistic proofs for God's existence than Stephen Davis' God, Reason, and Theistic Proofs.... His book is marked by clarity rather than creativity; readers will discover no new arguments and little in the way of new spins on old arguments. They will find, instead, a clear and careful exposition of traditional as well as new theistic proofs with some especially winsome illustrations and amplifications of moves in the arguments.... God, Reason & Theistic Proofs is an invaluable resource for those who want to think hard about the existence of God, whether they be theists or atheists.... This is a book worth reading, indeed, worth re-reading."
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