Author: David Coady
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444362100
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
What can we know and what should we believe about today's world? What to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues applies the concerns and techniques of epistemology to a wide variety of contemporary issues. Questions about what we can know-and what we should believe-are first addressed through an explicit consideration of the practicalities of working these issues out at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Coady calls for an 'applied turn' in epistemology, a process he likens to the applied turn that transformed the study of ethics in the early 1970s. Subjects dealt with include: Experts-how can we recognize them? And when should we trust them? Rumors-should they ever be believed? And can they, in fact, be a source of knowledge? Conspiracy theories-when, if ever, should they be believed, and can they be known to be true? The blogosphere-how does it compare with traditional media as a source of knowledge and justified belief? Timely, thought provoking, and controversial, What to Believe Now offers a wealth of insights into a branch of philosophy of growing importance-and increasing relevance-in the twenty-first century.
What to Believe Now
Author: David Coady
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444362100
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
What can we know and what should we believe about today's world? What to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues applies the concerns and techniques of epistemology to a wide variety of contemporary issues. Questions about what we can know-and what we should believe-are first addressed through an explicit consideration of the practicalities of working these issues out at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Coady calls for an 'applied turn' in epistemology, a process he likens to the applied turn that transformed the study of ethics in the early 1970s. Subjects dealt with include: Experts-how can we recognize them? And when should we trust them? Rumors-should they ever be believed? And can they, in fact, be a source of knowledge? Conspiracy theories-when, if ever, should they be believed, and can they be known to be true? The blogosphere-how does it compare with traditional media as a source of knowledge and justified belief? Timely, thought provoking, and controversial, What to Believe Now offers a wealth of insights into a branch of philosophy of growing importance-and increasing relevance-in the twenty-first century.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444362100
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
What can we know and what should we believe about today's world? What to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues applies the concerns and techniques of epistemology to a wide variety of contemporary issues. Questions about what we can know-and what we should believe-are first addressed through an explicit consideration of the practicalities of working these issues out at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Coady calls for an 'applied turn' in epistemology, a process he likens to the applied turn that transformed the study of ethics in the early 1970s. Subjects dealt with include: Experts-how can we recognize them? And when should we trust them? Rumors-should they ever be believed? And can they, in fact, be a source of knowledge? Conspiracy theories-when, if ever, should they be believed, and can they be known to be true? The blogosphere-how does it compare with traditional media as a source of knowledge and justified belief? Timely, thought provoking, and controversial, What to Believe Now offers a wealth of insights into a branch of philosophy of growing importance-and increasing relevance-in the twenty-first century.
What to Believe Now
Author: David Coady
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405199938
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
What can we know and what should we believe about today's world? What to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues applies the concerns and techniques of epistemology to a wide variety of contemporary issues. Questions about what we can know-and what we should believe-are first addressed through an explicit consideration of the practicalities of working these issues out at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Coady calls for an 'applied turn' in epistemology, a process he likens to the applied turn that transformed the study of ethics in the early 1970s. Subjects dealt with include: Experts-how can we recognize them? And when should we trust them? Rumors-should they ever be believed? And can they, in fact, be a source of knowledge? Conspiracy theories-when, if ever, should they be believed, and can they be known to be true? The blogosphere-how does it compare with traditional media as a source of knowledge and justified belief? Timely, thought provoking, and controversial, What to Believe Now offers a wealth of insights into a branch of philosophy of growing importance-and increasing relevance-in the twenty-first century.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405199938
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
What can we know and what should we believe about today's world? What to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues applies the concerns and techniques of epistemology to a wide variety of contemporary issues. Questions about what we can know-and what we should believe-are first addressed through an explicit consideration of the practicalities of working these issues out at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Coady calls for an 'applied turn' in epistemology, a process he likens to the applied turn that transformed the study of ethics in the early 1970s. Subjects dealt with include: Experts-how can we recognize them? And when should we trust them? Rumors-should they ever be believed? And can they, in fact, be a source of knowledge? Conspiracy theories-when, if ever, should they be believed, and can they be known to be true? The blogosphere-how does it compare with traditional media as a source of knowledge and justified belief? Timely, thought provoking, and controversial, What to Believe Now offers a wealth of insights into a branch of philosophy of growing importance-and increasing relevance-in the twenty-first century.
I Believe - Now What!
Author: Lady P. Birch
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1685172237
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Do you want to be a better church member, a better servant, a better steward? Do you want to be a better leader? Then this book is a must-read!This leader manual is intended for the sole purpose as a guide to teaching and learning. I believe that it is the information needed for and instructions for new Christians / members of any church of any size.This book will help many new believers that are unaware of what is expected of them as new Christians and new members. Furthermore, it will help them to understand how to be the "church" or how to be an "active and great" church member that will help your pastor carry out his vision and the mission that was given to him by God.This book will also help you with many things, from great ideas, strong practices, proper church etiquette, pulpit etiquettes and easy ways of evangelizing right where you are and right from the start, and so much more.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1685172237
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Do you want to be a better church member, a better servant, a better steward? Do you want to be a better leader? Then this book is a must-read!This leader manual is intended for the sole purpose as a guide to teaching and learning. I believe that it is the information needed for and instructions for new Christians / members of any church of any size.This book will help many new believers that are unaware of what is expected of them as new Christians and new members. Furthermore, it will help them to understand how to be the "church" or how to be an "active and great" church member that will help your pastor carry out his vision and the mission that was given to him by God.This book will also help you with many things, from great ideas, strong practices, proper church etiquette, pulpit etiquettes and easy ways of evangelizing right where you are and right from the start, and so much more.
Lucretius Comedy: What are we to believe now?
Author: Dr Robert Boland
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244413886
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Story of the Play - The play opens with Tom Lehrer National Brotherhood Week, and becomes a challenging but respectful comedy of the interactions on what religion means to life in the world. Google is an active power in the story. Bill ex accountant and Karen (ex WHO) after 30 years of marriage are on vacation to see old friends in Marseille. Bill is depressed by age, pain and memory loss, and has lost his belief in the Catholic Church, and plans a rapid EXIT this year. Suddenly he believes in Lucretius, that all religions are illusions. He believes that religions cause conflict and should be abandoned, nationalized or controlled. So Bill decided to promote Lucretius and plan to put off EXIT until next year. Karen decides on a plan to change Bill's mind and protect the family!! With dramatic interactions with different religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism etc. and even capitalism and communism. All opposed to Bill. So many alternatives. The result will surprise you.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244413886
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Story of the Play - The play opens with Tom Lehrer National Brotherhood Week, and becomes a challenging but respectful comedy of the interactions on what religion means to life in the world. Google is an active power in the story. Bill ex accountant and Karen (ex WHO) after 30 years of marriage are on vacation to see old friends in Marseille. Bill is depressed by age, pain and memory loss, and has lost his belief in the Catholic Church, and plans a rapid EXIT this year. Suddenly he believes in Lucretius, that all religions are illusions. He believes that religions cause conflict and should be abandoned, nationalized or controlled. So Bill decided to promote Lucretius and plan to put off EXIT until next year. Karen decides on a plan to change Bill's mind and protect the family!! With dramatic interactions with different religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism etc. and even capitalism and communism. All opposed to Bill. So many alternatives. The result will surprise you.
I Believe, Now What?
Author: Michael L. Simpson
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 9780781441681
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
So, I'm a Christian - Now What? is a book designed for new and immature believers who have never been formally or properly discipled. This book helps the reader define spiritual maturity in a way that creates a realistic objective to pursue thoughout their life. They will be encouraged to naturally develop healthy spiritual disciplines that will provide the foundation for their continued spiritual growth, including serving others and sharing their faith, ultimately leading to discipling others. They will also become better prepared for the many surprises, and the normal struggles of life that so often derail the immature Christian's intimacy with God. The uniqueness of this book is in its frank, converastional style emulating a personal relationship with the reader; as well as the breadth of topics, including uncomfortable issues such as dealing with your past sins, unlearning lies you believe and addressing issues with your church.
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 9780781441681
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
So, I'm a Christian - Now What? is a book designed for new and immature believers who have never been formally or properly discipled. This book helps the reader define spiritual maturity in a way that creates a realistic objective to pursue thoughout their life. They will be encouraged to naturally develop healthy spiritual disciplines that will provide the foundation for their continued spiritual growth, including serving others and sharing their faith, ultimately leading to discipling others. They will also become better prepared for the many surprises, and the normal struggles of life that so often derail the immature Christian's intimacy with God. The uniqueness of this book is in its frank, converastional style emulating a personal relationship with the reader; as well as the breadth of topics, including uncomfortable issues such as dealing with your past sins, unlearning lies you believe and addressing issues with your church.
Now That I Believe
Author: Robert A. Cook
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 1575679590
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Dealing with the basics of the Christian life, this simple, informal book offers counsel from both the biblical text and human experience. More than 1,000,000 copies in print.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 1575679590
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Dealing with the basics of the Christian life, this simple, informal book offers counsel from both the biblical text and human experience. More than 1,000,000 copies in print.
What I Believe
Author: Hans Küng
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 144111694X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Hans Kung is one of the most celebrated theologians of the present day. His audience, which is strong within his own Roman Catholic Church, is equally solid among Christians of other denominations, among those outside the churches and indeed among those at the frontiers of organised religion. From the start, he has been a rebel, being Swiss and a lover of personal freedom. Many of his books such as Infallible? and On Being a Christian have rocked the Papal boat. Now after publishing two magnificent and acclaimed volumes of memoirs, Kung has written a much shorter and more personal book to explain his own beliefs. If one sets aside all scientific knowledge and learning, all formal theological language and the skilful construction of theories, what remains as the core of faith? What do we need for our lives? What is indispensable to us? Kung writes of trust in life, joy in life and suffering in life and in so doing gives us a summa of his own faith - and life.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 144111694X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Hans Kung is one of the most celebrated theologians of the present day. His audience, which is strong within his own Roman Catholic Church, is equally solid among Christians of other denominations, among those outside the churches and indeed among those at the frontiers of organised religion. From the start, he has been a rebel, being Swiss and a lover of personal freedom. Many of his books such as Infallible? and On Being a Christian have rocked the Papal boat. Now after publishing two magnificent and acclaimed volumes of memoirs, Kung has written a much shorter and more personal book to explain his own beliefs. If one sets aside all scientific knowledge and learning, all formal theological language and the skilful construction of theories, what remains as the core of faith? What do we need for our lives? What is indispensable to us? Kung writes of trust in life, joy in life and suffering in life and in so doing gives us a summa of his own faith - and life.
What I Believe
Author: Tariq Ramadan
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199736723
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Tariq Ramadan is very much a public figure, named one of Time magazine's most important innovators of the twenty-first century. He is among the leading Islamic thinkers in the West, with a large following around the world. But he has also been a lightning rod for controversy. Indeed, in 2004, Ramadan was prevented from entering the U.S. by the Bush administration and despite two appeals, supported by organizations like the American Academy of Religion and the ACLU, he was barred from the country until spring of 2010, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finally lifted the ban. In What I Believe, Ramadan attempts to set the record straight, laying out the basic ideas he stands for in clear and accessible prose. He describes the book as a work of clarification, directed at ordinary citizens, politicians, journalists, and others who are curious (or skeptical) about his positions. Aware that that he is dealing with emotional issues, Ramadan tries to get past the barriers of prejudice and misunderstanding to speak directly, from the heart, to his Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike. In particular, he calls on Western Muslims to escape the mental, social, cultural, and religious ghettos they have created for themselves and become full partners in the democratic societies in which they live. At the same time, he calls for the rest of us to recognize our Muslim neighbors as citizens with rights and responsibilities the same as ours. His vision is of a future in which a shared and confident pluralism becomes a reality at last.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199736723
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Tariq Ramadan is very much a public figure, named one of Time magazine's most important innovators of the twenty-first century. He is among the leading Islamic thinkers in the West, with a large following around the world. But he has also been a lightning rod for controversy. Indeed, in 2004, Ramadan was prevented from entering the U.S. by the Bush administration and despite two appeals, supported by organizations like the American Academy of Religion and the ACLU, he was barred from the country until spring of 2010, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finally lifted the ban. In What I Believe, Ramadan attempts to set the record straight, laying out the basic ideas he stands for in clear and accessible prose. He describes the book as a work of clarification, directed at ordinary citizens, politicians, journalists, and others who are curious (or skeptical) about his positions. Aware that that he is dealing with emotional issues, Ramadan tries to get past the barriers of prejudice and misunderstanding to speak directly, from the heart, to his Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike. In particular, he calls on Western Muslims to escape the mental, social, cultural, and religious ghettos they have created for themselves and become full partners in the democratic societies in which they live. At the same time, he calls for the rest of us to recognize our Muslim neighbors as citizens with rights and responsibilities the same as ours. His vision is of a future in which a shared and confident pluralism becomes a reality at last.
After You Believe
Author: N. T. Wright
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061730556
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
From the author of the acclaimed Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope comes a book that addresses the question that has plagued humans for centuries—what is our purpose? As Christians, what are we to do with that ambiguous time between baptism and the funeral? It's easy to become preoccupied with who gets into heaven; the real challenge is how we are going to live in the here and now. Wright dispels the common misconception that Christian living is nothing more than a checklist of dos and don'ts. Nor is it a prescription to "follow your heart" wherever it may lead. Instead, After You Believe reveals the Bible's call for a revolution—a transformation of character that takes us beyond our earthly pursuit of money, sex, and power into a virtuous state of living that allows us to reflect God and live more worshipful, fulfilling lives. We are all spiritual seekers, intuitively knowing there is more to life than we suspect. This is a book for anyone who is hoping there is something more while we're here on Earth. There is. We are being called to join the revolution, and Wright insightfully encourages readers to find new purpose and clarity by taking us on an eye-opening journey through key biblical passages that promise to radically alter the work of the church and the direction of our lives.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061730556
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
From the author of the acclaimed Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope comes a book that addresses the question that has plagued humans for centuries—what is our purpose? As Christians, what are we to do with that ambiguous time between baptism and the funeral? It's easy to become preoccupied with who gets into heaven; the real challenge is how we are going to live in the here and now. Wright dispels the common misconception that Christian living is nothing more than a checklist of dos and don'ts. Nor is it a prescription to "follow your heart" wherever it may lead. Instead, After You Believe reveals the Bible's call for a revolution—a transformation of character that takes us beyond our earthly pursuit of money, sex, and power into a virtuous state of living that allows us to reflect God and live more worshipful, fulfilling lives. We are all spiritual seekers, intuitively knowing there is more to life than we suspect. This is a book for anyone who is hoping there is something more while we're here on Earth. There is. We are being called to join the revolution, and Wright insightfully encourages readers to find new purpose and clarity by taking us on an eye-opening journey through key biblical passages that promise to radically alter the work of the church and the direction of our lives.
I Don't Know What to Believe
Author: Ben Kamin
Publisher: Central Recovery Press, LLC
ISBN: 1942094051
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Americans—especially young people—are more un-churched and less affiliated with organized religion than at any other time in our history. I Don’t Know What to Believe addresses that decline and presents an insightful examination of authentic spirituality for those who desire answers, guidance, and perspective regarding an important aspect of their lives: their beliefs, and relationship to, a higher power. Rabbi Ben Kamin addresses questions he has received from real people over the thirty years of his ministry, such as: Why does my parents’ religion have to define me? Am I God’s child even if I don’t go to religious services? Does scripture include me in its ideology regardless of how much scripture I know? How do I follow my own spirituality while still respecting my parents’ traditions? Ben Kamin is the award-winning author of ten books and is a scholar on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He has led congregations in Toronto, New York, Cleveland, and San Diego since his ordination in 1978.
Publisher: Central Recovery Press, LLC
ISBN: 1942094051
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Americans—especially young people—are more un-churched and less affiliated with organized religion than at any other time in our history. I Don’t Know What to Believe addresses that decline and presents an insightful examination of authentic spirituality for those who desire answers, guidance, and perspective regarding an important aspect of their lives: their beliefs, and relationship to, a higher power. Rabbi Ben Kamin addresses questions he has received from real people over the thirty years of his ministry, such as: Why does my parents’ religion have to define me? Am I God’s child even if I don’t go to religious services? Does scripture include me in its ideology regardless of how much scripture I know? How do I follow my own spirituality while still respecting my parents’ traditions? Ben Kamin is the award-winning author of ten books and is a scholar on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He has led congregations in Toronto, New York, Cleveland, and San Diego since his ordination in 1978.