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Faith is Built Upon Truth,
This review is from: Reason to believe (Paperback)
Richard Purtill is a Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at WWU, as well as an author of sci-fi fantasy books and other volumes on apologetics and philosophy. He is well known for his novels of the "Kaphtu" fantasy world. But in "Reason to Believe" Purtill offers this classic apologetic work from the 1970's. Purtill circumspectly demonstrates that there is a rational basis for theism. The author evaluates the some familiar objections to belief in God as he asserts that the arguments for theism are rational and sensible.
The three major sections in "Reason" are: - Objections (he answers many skeptical accusations) - Reason (discusses many metaphysical and ontic issues) - Revelation (provides apologetic insight into Christian theism). Some interesting quotes: "Many people think mainly with their emotions" (p. 60). "If the reality we believe in is ultimately personal, then a total commitment may be the only appropriate response" (p. 79). "Not only is an ultimate explanation needed, but unless one is forthcoming, al intermediate explanations are left suspended in midair" (p. 67). Men must keep in mind that humans make mistakes in calculations, logic, and memorization. Furthermore, men do not always agree on what is logical or reasonable. Reason is largely reliable, but our rational fitness must be built on the edifice of the truth of theism. God must be to make reason, reasonable. An Argument from Reason: Rational men use reason; however, a non-rational big bang and its aftereffects fail to account for reason whilst reason necessitates God. The late CRI researcher Bob Passantino named this book as one of his favorite apologetic works to read and reread. C.S. Lewis advocate Victor Reppert criticizes Purtill's argument from reason for Reppert builds more on Lewis' version. Endorsed by: - Joseph Pearce - Carl Olson - Bob Passantino "Reason to Believe" is a very well-written and readable book that moves through philosophy, apologetics, and truth; it is geared for the lay-reader who desires a simple but valuable source to discern how to make a reasonable case for theism. See the New apologetic book that contends for Christian theism utilizing reason: Truth, Knowledge and the Reason for God: The Defense of the Rational Assurance of Christianity
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