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Atheism and Theism

By J. J. C. Smart and J. J. Haldane
Series: Great Debates in Philosophy
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Atheism and Theism features a rigorous philosophical debate between J. J. C. Smart and J. J. Haldane, who each articulate clear and uncompromising positions on the existence of God. This dialogue explores one of philosophy's oldest and most contested questions, presenting fresh essays that respond to critiques and expand on their established arguments.
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The issue of whether or not there is a God is one of the oldest and most widely disputed philosophical questions. In this book two philosophers, each committed to unambiguous versions of belief and disbelief, debate the central issues of atheism and theism.

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In this book two philosophers, each committed to unambiguous versions of belief and disbelief, debate the central issues of atheism and theism.

It considers one of the oldest and most widely disputed philosophical questions: is there a God?

Atheism and Theism presents the atheism/theism issue in the form of a 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.

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“Smart and Haldane are both remarkable philosophers, combining dialectical skill, original vision, and integrity,” praises Hilary Putnam of Harvard University, highlighting the book as a premier intellectual encounter. Linda Zagzebski from the University of Oklahoma notes its significance for both theistic and atheistic philosophers and students alike. The Scientific and Medical Network Review describes it as a showcase of contemporary academic philosophy at its best.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631232599

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 November 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 431g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

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. He recently held the Royden Davis Chair in Humanities at Georgetown University. He has published widely in metaphysics, philosophy of mind and social philosophy. He is co-editor of several volumes and author of The Intelligent Person's Guide to Religion (2003).

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