Ontological Arguments and Belief in God by Graham Oppy (PDF)

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This book is a unique contribution to the philosophy of religion. It offers a comprehensive discussion of one of the most famous arguments for the existence of God: the ontological argument. The author provides and analyzes a critical taxonomy of those versions of the argument that have been advanced in recent philosophical literature, as well as of those historically important versions found in the work of St. Anselm, Descartes, Leibniz, Hegel and others.

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Editorial Reviews: Review “It is at once a virtue and challenge of this book that we are presented with meticulous reconstructions of historical forms of the argument, together with variations and objections (and often objections to the objections) that are both amazing and intimidating in their thoroughness….In addition to the main text, the book contains an appendix of some 130 pages, in which O. surveys virtually every significant discussion of the various forms of the ontological argument in the recent literature.” Theological Studies”…since belief in God is the starting point of all western religious belief, this topic is indeed important….the book succeeds in that it is informative and useful.” Canadian Catholic Review”This book performs the remarkable, well neigh impossible, feat of critically examining virtually everything that has been published in English on this argument, and it also covers related issues on existence and reference….it is an indispensable source of reference and stimulation for anyone working on these issues.” Philosophy”…his book is impressive. Its chief merit lies in its bibliographical references, which will prove invaluable to anyone attempting research on ontological arguments….Oppy is also to be congratulated for his own lively contribution to debates on ontological arguments.” Brian Davies, O.P., Anglican Theological Review”…this book is a testament to how intradisciplinary Phliosophy has become. For this reason alone everyone should read this book.” Billy Joe Lucas, International Journal for Philosophy of Religion”This makes the book enoromously helpful to anyone wanting to do serious work on this controversial argument….religious studies programs should have this book.” Religious Studies Review”Because of the wide range of literature Oppy engages, the seriousness with which he treats it, and teh wealth of detailed positions he takes and defends, anyone interested in ontological arguments will want to study this book.” Edward Wierenga, Review of Metaphysics Book Description This book provides a comprehensive critical evaluation of ontological arguments for and against the existence of God. From the Back Cover This book is a unique contribution to the philosophy of religion. It offers a comprehensive discussion of one of the most famous arguments for the existence of God: the ontological argument. The author provides an analytical taxonomy of those versions of the argument that have been advanced in recent philosophical literature, as well as of those historically important versions found in the work of St. Anselm, Descartes, Leibniz, Hegel, and others. A central thesis of the book is that ontological arguments have no value in the debate between theists and atheists. There is a detailed review of the literature on the topic (separated from the main body of the text) and a very substantial bibliography, making this volume an indispensable resource for philosophers of religion and those in religious studies. Read more

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⭐This book is a study of ontological arguments for the existence of God. These arguments are supposed to have premises that are knowable a priori. On one simple version of an ontological argument, God is by definition a being that has every perfection, and since existence is a perfection, God exists. There are a number of more sophisticated ontological arguments, which have been defended and attacked by the most famous philosophers.All significant versions of the argument from medieval, modern and contemporary philosophers are presented and evaluated here. The first chapter presents a history of the argument, and subsequent chapters digest and explain different versions of the arguments. Various objections against ontological arguments are considered, with an extensive treatment of parodies of the arguments and the most influential objection from Kant.Oppy argues that some of the most influential objections against the arguments fail, but develops and defends other objections in original ways. He concludes that all ontological arguments are unpersuasive and of no use in supporting theism.This is likely the most comprehensive and detailed study of ontological arguments available. It is generally clear and well organized, and often original and insightful. Extensive bibliographical and literature notes are provided, and this makes the book particularly useful for those interested in studying the arguments further. The book should be of interest to advanced undergraduate and graduate students and philosophers working in the philosophy of religion. Those unfamiliar with contemporary analytic philosophy will find it extremely difficult.Readers may also be interested in Foster’s “The Divine Lawmaker” and Gellman’s “Experience of God and the Rationality of Theistic Belief” for more promising arguments for the existence of God.

⭐The most good and synthetic book on the subject for the instance. There is a lot of books and articles written on this subject, and this book presentes the power of giving the most vivid and clear specialists on the subject. It also gives a synoptic and historical point of view on the subject.

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