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Atheism and Theism
J. J. C. Smart
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Description for Atheism and Theism
Hardcover. * Considers one of the oldest and most widely disputed philosophical questions: is there a God? * Presents the atheism/theism issue in the form of philosophical debate between two highly regarded scholars, widely praised for the clarity and verve of their work. Series: Great Debates in Philosophy. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB1; HRQA5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 568.
In this book two philosophers, each committed to unambiguous versions of belief and disbelief, debate the central issues of atheism and theism.
- Considers one of the oldest and most widely disputed philosophical questions: is there a God?
- Presents the atheism/theism issue in the form of philosophical debate between two highly regarded scholars, widely praised for the clarity and verve of their work.
- This second edition contains new essays by each philosopher, responding to criticisms and building on their previous work.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Series
Great Debates in Philosophy
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780631232582
SKU
V9780631232582
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About J. J. C. Smart
J. J. C. Smart is Emeritus Professor at the Australian National University. He is the author of many books, including Philosophy and Scientific Realism, Ethics, Persuasion and Truth and (with Bernard Williams) Utilitarianism: For and Against. J. J. Haldane is Professor of Philosophy in the University of St Andrews and Director of the Centre for Ethics, Philosophy and Public Affairs. ... Read more
Reviews for Atheism and Theism
"Smart and Haldane are both remarkable philosophers. Each in his own way possesses the rare combination of formidable dialectical skills, an original vision for philosophy, and immense personal integrity ... I do not see how anyone could read this book and not feel that it represents the finest kind of intellectual encounter ..."Hilary Putnam, Harvard University "Philosophers of ... Read more