God? : a debate between a Christian and an atheist / William Lane Craig, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Craig, William Lane.

Contributor:

Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter, 1955-

Series:

Point/counterpoint series (Oxford, England)

Point/counterpoint series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

God--Proof.

God.

Atheism.

Physical Description:

xii, 156 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.

Summary:

The question of whether or not God exists is profoundly fascinating and important. Now two articulate spokesmen -- one a Christian, the other an atheist -- duel over God's existence in an illuminating battle of ideas.

In God? A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist, William Lane Craig and Walter Sinnott-Armstrong bring to the printed page two debates they held before live audiences, preserving all the wit, clarity, and immediacy of their public exchanges. Avoiding overly esoteric arguments, they directly address issues such as religious experience, the Bible, evil, eternity, the origin of the universe, design, and the supposed connection between morality and the existence of God. Employing sharp and humorous arguments, each philosopher strikes quickly to the heart of his opponent's case. For example, Craig claims that we must believe in God in order to explain objective moral values, such as why rape is wrong. Sinnott-Armstrong responds that what makes rape wrong is the harm to victims of rape, so rape is immoral even if there is no God. By assuming a traditional concept of God in their discussion, the authors ensure that they are truly addressing each other's viewpoints and engaging in a disagreement over a unified issue. The book is composed of six chapters that alternate between Craig and Sinnott-Armstrong, so that each separate point can be discussed as it arises. Ideal for courses in the philosophy of religion and introduction to philosophy, this lively and direct dialogue will stimulate students and anyone interested in the existence of God, regardless of whether or not they believe in God.

Contents:

1 Five Reasons God Exists / William Lane Craig 3

2 There Is No Good Reason to Believe in God / Walter Sinnott-Armstrong 31

3 Reason Enough / William Lane Craig 53

4 Some Reasons to Believe that There Is No God / Walter Sinnott-Armstrong 81

5 Theism Undefeated / William Lane Craig 107

6 Atheism Undaunted / Walter Sinnott-Armstrong 129.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0195165993

OCLC:

51476956