This book explains the engagement between biology and religion on issues related to origins, evolution, evil, purpose, love, humanity, morality, ecology, and the nature of religion itself. It will serve as the perfect introduction for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, and interested general readers.
Suffering and evil in the world provide the basis for the most difficult challenge to monotheistic belief. This Element discusses how the three great monotheisms - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - respond to the problem of suffering and evil.
"Although Lewis's personal journey was a deeply philosophical search for the most adequate worldview, the few extant books about his Christian philosophy focus on specific topics rather than his overall worldview. In this book, Michael Peterson develops a comprehensive, coherent framework for understanding Lewis's Christian worldview-from his arguments from reason, morality, and desire to his ideas about Incarnation, Trinity, and Atonement. All worldviews address fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, human nature, meaning, and so forth. Peterson therefore examines Lewis's Christian approach to these same questions in interaction with other worldviews. Accenting that the intellectual strength and existential relevance of Lewis's works rest on his philosophical acumen as well as his Christian orthodoxy-which he famously called "mere Christianity"-Peterson skillfully shows how Lewis's Christian thought engages a variety of important issues raised by believers and nonbelievers alike: the problem of evil and suffering, the problem of religious diversity, the problem of meaning, the relation of prayer and providence, the relation of science and religion, the nature of humanity, and others. Just as Lewis was gifted in communicating philosophical ideas and arguments in an accessible style, Peterson has crafted a major contribution to Lewis scholarship presented in a way that will interest scholars and benefit the general reader ""-- Provided by publisher
Take Minnesota’s scenic beauty home with you! In this collection of nearly 200 images, Minnesota native Michael Peterson captures the state’s most memorable landmarks and familiar scenes. The photographic journey is organized by regions, such as Duluth and Lake Superior’s North Shore, Metro Area, and Southeastern Minnesota and Bluff Country. Each section includes fascinating factoids, providing more information about the scenic shots. Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, you’ll appreciate this pictorial collection of Minnesota’s most stunning landmarks!
The Half-Lives of Responsibility
Focusing on the ethical implications of environmental responsibility, this work critiques the conventional view of intergenerational relationships through the lens of nuclear waste disposal. It surveys existing perspectives on intergenerational responsibility and introduces Jacques Derrida's contributions to future-oriented ethics, emphasizing communication, inheritance, and political responsibilities. The author advocates for an environmental policy that transcends the idea of perpetual presentism, urging a reevaluation of how we engage with future generations in environmental decision-making.
