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God, Soul and the Meaning of Life


God, Soul and the Meaning of Life

Paperback by Metz, Thaddeus (University of Johannesburg)

God, Soul and the Meaning of Life

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ISBN:
9781108457453
Publication Date:
9 May 2019
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Pages:
75 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 27 May - 1 Jun 2024
God, Soul and the Meaning of Life

Description

This Element critically explores the potential relevance of God or a soul for life's meaning as discussed in recent Anglo-American philosophical literature. There have been four broad views: God or a soul is necessary for meaning in our lives; neither is necessary for it; one or both would greatly enhance the meaning in our lives; one or both would substantially detract from it. This Element familiarizes readers with all four positions, paying particular attention to the latter two, and also presents prima facie objections to them, points out gaps in research agendas and suggests argumentative strategies that merit development.

Contents

1. Introducing the philosophy of life's meaning; 2. Clarifying the terms of the debates; 3. Extreme supernaturalism; 4. Moderate naturalism; 5. Moderate supernaturalism; 6. Extreme naturalism; 7. Concluding remarks - further reflection on God and soul.

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