God : A Brief Philosophical Introduction

This is a work in the analytic tradition of philosophy. It is a clear, concise and original investigation of God's nature and God's existence. First of all, it considers (among other things) Gods knowledge and power. It argues God cannot be all-knowing and cannot be all-powerful. It argues this is in accord with God being worthy of worship. Secondly, it considers God and evil. It introduces the notion of evil being overridden. It argues God has to bring about a universe which includes free living things. It argues that, plausibly, this universe has to be such that they are liable to experience evil due to its conditions. It argues the evil in it is overridden. Thirdly, it considers the principal arguments for the claim God does not exist. It argues they do not establish sufficient grounds for this claim. Finally, it considers some well-known arguments for the claim God exists. It argues they face difficulties. It identifies other arguments. For example, some arguments to increase any degree of belief one has that God can exist. And, an argument that, plausibly, some human beings who experience God have sufficient grounds to believe God exists. Altogether it covers the principal parts of the Philosophy of Religion and does so in an organised and structured way. It unifies these parts to a significant degree. It proceeds regularly by way of formal (and clear and non-technical) arguments. These arguments are frequently original as are some of its main conclusions. It will be of interest to advanced students and specialists in Philosophy, Religious Studies and Theology. It is also given its explanation of key terms, its jargon-free language, its clarity and brevity…. for the thoughtful and educated lay person.