The Natural and the Supernatural

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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Beskrivning

John Wood Oman (1860-1939) was a renowned British theologian who was Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster College, Cambridge. In this book, which was first published in 1931, Oman provides a comprehensive discussion regarding the sacred aspects of human existence in their relationship with the material world. Fundamental points are raised in connection with the nature of freedom, knowing and the spiritual aspects of the universe. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the writings of Oman, theology and philosophy.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-08-21
Mått:140 x 216 x 30 mm
Vikt:660 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:522
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9781107426948

Utforska kategorier

Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion

Innehållsförteckning

Part I. Scope and Method: 1. The field of inquiry; 2. The seat of religion; 3. Theories of religion as illusion; 4. Theory and history; 5. The religious environment; 6. Standpoint; 7. Method and problems; Part II. Knowing and Knowledge: 8. Awareness and apprehension; 9. The individual and individuality; 10. The form of perception; 11. Sensation; 12. Value and validity; Part III. Necessity and Freedom: 13. Cosmologies of freedom and of necessity; 14. Concordats between necessity and freedom; 15. Evolution as a process of the natural; 16. Evolution as a process of the supernatural; 17. Freedom; 18. Conscience and conscientiousness; 19. The ideal and the real; Part IV. The Evanescent and the Eternal: 20. History and experience; 21. Classification of religions; 22. The primitive; 23. The polytheistic; 24. The mystical; 25. The ceremonial-legal; 26. The prophetic; Appendix A. The holy; Appendix B. Kant and Hegel; Appendix C. The unity of awareness; Appendix D. The origins of modern science; Appendix E. Biological principles; Appendix F. An ethical classification of religions; Appendix G. Some primitive ideas; Appendix H. Primitive monotheism; Appendix I. The primitive in Indian religion; Appendix J. Mysticism; Index.