Faith: a very short introduction

What is faith? It usually means religious belief, and sometimes diverse religions are grouped together as 'faiths', with reference to 'faith leaders' or 'faith schools'. What we have faith in matters, and that involves our reason, involving claims to truths that affect...

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Main Author: Trigg, Roger 1941- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2024
Series:Very short introductions
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Online Access:DE-12
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Summary:What is faith? It usually means religious belief, and sometimes diverse religions are grouped together as 'faiths', with reference to 'faith leaders' or 'faith schools'. What we have faith in matters, and that involves our reason, involving claims to truths that affect everyone. Faith is not just a personal attribute, like tastes, but should be open to public examination and debate. In this introduction, Roger Trigg argues that all faith needs reason. He puts contemporary discussions into historical perspective, particularly in the context of Christianity
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 110 Seiten)
ISBN:9780191944499
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780192849267.001.0001

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