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Series:   Elements in the Problems of God

Christian Philosophy and the Problem of God

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2023

Charles Taliaferro
Charles Taliaferro
Affiliation:
St Olaf College, Minnesota

Summary

Questions are raised about Christian philosophy and God. Is Christian philosophy truly philosophical? Is it Biblical? Is it capable of addressing God, a profoundly transcendent being? Does appealing to a God's eye point of view make sense? Can Christian philosophy respect religious diversity? While the integrity of Christian philosophy is defended, questions are raised about its relationship to the overall practice of philosophy. Christian philosophers value drawing others to Christian faith. Are Christian apologetics compatible with philosophy? This Element concludes with reflection on when it may be philosophically acceptable to appeal to mystery.
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evidencefaithproblem of evilGod’s-eye point of viewtranscendence
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Series: Elements in the Problems of God
Online ISBN: 9781009296045
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication: 06 July 2023

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