[PDF] What To Believe Now eBook

Author : David Coady
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 44,11 MB
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1444362100

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What can we know and what should we believe about today's world? What to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues applies the concerns and techniques of epistemology to a wide variety of contemporary issues. Questions about what we can know-and what we should believe-are first addressed through an explicit consideration of the practicalities of working these issues out at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Coady calls for an 'applied turn' in epistemology, a process he likens to the applied turn that transformed the study of ethics in the early 1970s. Subjects dealt with include: Experts-how can we recognize them? And when should we trust them? Rumors-should they ever be believed? And can they, in fact, be a source of knowledge? Conspiracy theories-when, if ever, should they be believed, and can they be known to be true? The blogosphere-how does it compare with traditional media as a source of knowledge and justified belief? Timely, thought provoking, and controversial, What to Believe Now offers a wealth of insights into a branch of philosophy of growing importance-and increasing relevance-in the twenty-first century.

Author : David Coady
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 36,82 MB
Release : 2012-04-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1405199938

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What can we know and what should we believe about today's world? What to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues applies the concerns and techniques of epistemology to a wide variety of contemporary issues. Questions about what we can know-and what we should believe-are first addressed through an explicit consideration of the practicalities of working these issues out at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Coady calls for an 'applied turn' in epistemology, a process he likens to the applied turn that transformed the study of ethics in the early 1970s. Subjects dealt with include: Experts-how can we recognize them? And when should we trust them? Rumors-should they ever be believed? And can they, in fact, be a source of knowledge? Conspiracy theories-when, if ever, should they be believed, and can they be known to be true? The blogosphere-how does it compare with traditional media as a source of knowledge and justified belief? Timely, thought provoking, and controversial, What to Believe Now offers a wealth of insights into a branch of philosophy of growing importance-and increasing relevance-in the twenty-first century.

Author : Hans Küng
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 19,62 MB
Release : 2010-09-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 144111694X

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Hans Kung is one of the most celebrated theologians of the present day. His audience, which is strong within his own Roman Catholic Church, is equally solid among Christians of other denominations, among those outside the churches and indeed among those at the frontiers of organised religion. From the start, he has been a rebel, being Swiss and a lover of personal freedom. Many of his books such as Infallible? and On Being a Christian have rocked the Papal boat. Now after publishing two magnificent and acclaimed volumes of memoirs, Kung has written a much shorter and more personal book to explain his own beliefs. If one sets aside all scientific knowledge and learning, all formal theological language and the skilful construction of theories, what remains as the core of faith? What do we need for our lives? What is indispensable to us? Kung writes of trust in life, joy in life and suffering in life and in so doing gives us a summa of his own faith - and life.

Author : Michael L. Simpson
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,51 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 9780781441681

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So, I'm a Christian - Now What? is a book designed for new and immature believers who have never been formally or properly discipled. This book helps the reader define spiritual maturity in a way that creates a realistic objective to pursue thoughout their life. They will be encouraged to naturally develop healthy spiritual disciplines that will provide the foundation for their continued spiritual growth, including serving others and sharing their faith, ultimately leading to discipling others. They will also become better prepared for the many surprises, and the normal struggles of life that so often derail the immature Christian's intimacy with God. The uniqueness of this book is in its frank, converastional style emulating a personal relationship with the reader; as well as the breadth of topics, including uncomfortable issues such as dealing with your past sins, unlearning lies you believe and addressing issues with your church.

Author : Lady P. Birch
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 26,65 MB
Release : 2022-07-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1685172237

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Do you want to be a better church member, a better servant, a better steward? Do you want to be a better leader? Then this book is a must-read!This leader manual is intended for the sole purpose as a guide to teaching and learning. I believe that it is the information needed for and instructions for new Christians / members of any church of any size.This book will help many new believers that are unaware of what is expected of them as new Christians and new members. Furthermore, it will help them to understand how to be the "church" or how to be an "active and great" church member that will help your pastor carry out his vision and the mission that was given to him by God.This book will also help you with many things, from great ideas, strong practices, proper church etiquette, pulpit etiquettes and easy ways of evangelizing right where you are and right from the start, and so much more.

Author : Tariq Ramadan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,56 MB
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0199740801

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Tariq Ramadan is very much a public figure, named one of Time magazine's most important innovators of the twenty-first century. He is among the leading Islamic thinkers in the West, with a large following around the world. But he has also been a lightning rod for controversy. Indeed, in 2004, Ramadan was prevented from entering the U.S. by the Bush administration and despite two appeals, supported by organizations like the American Academy of Religion and the ACLU, he was barred from the country until spring of 2010, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finally lifted the ban. In What I Believe, Ramadan attempts to set the record straight, laying out the basic ideas he stands for in clear and accessible prose. He describes the book as a work of clarification, directed at ordinary citizens, politicians, journalists, and others who are curious (or skeptical) about his positions. Aware that that he is dealing with emotional issues, Ramadan tries to get past the barriers of prejudice and misunderstanding to speak directly, from the heart, to his Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike. In particular, he calls on Western Muslims to escape the mental, social, cultural, and religious ghettos they have created for themselves and become full partners in the democratic societies in which they live. At the same time, he calls for the rest of us to recognize our Muslim neighbors as citizens with rights and responsibilities the same as ours. His vision is of a future in which a shared and confident pluralism becomes a reality at last.

Author : John Brockman
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,38 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0061828106

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More than one hundred of the world's leading thinkers write about things they believe in, despite the absence of concrete proof Scientific theory, more often than not, is born of bold assumption, disparate bits of unconnected evidence, and educated leaps of faith. Some of the most potent beliefs among brilliant minds are based on supposition alone -- yet that is enough to push those minds toward making the theory viable. Eminent cultural impresario, editor, and publisher of Edge (www.edge.org), John Brockman asked a group of leading scientists and thinkers to answer the question: What do you believe to be true even though you cannot prove it? This book brings together the very best answers from the most distinguished contributors. Thought-provoking and hugely compelling, this collection of bite-size thought-experiments is a fascinating insight into the instinctive beliefs of some of the most brilliant minds today.

Author : Dr Robert Boland
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 19,51 MB
Release : 2019-06-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0244413886

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Story of the Play - The play opens with Tom Lehrer National Brotherhood Week, and becomes a challenging but respectful comedy of the interactions on what religion means to life in the world. Google is an active power in the story. Bill ex accountant and Karen (ex WHO) after 30 years of marriage are on vacation to see old friends in Marseille. Bill is depressed by age, pain and memory loss, and has lost his belief in the Catholic Church, and plans a rapid EXIT this year. Suddenly he believes in Lucretius, that all religions are illusions. He believes that religions cause conflict and should be abandoned, nationalized or controlled. So Bill decided to promote Lucretius and plan to put off EXIT until next year. Karen decides on a plan to change Bill's mind and protect the family!! With dramatic interactions with different religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism etc. and even capitalism and communism. All opposed to Bill. So many alternatives. The result will surprise you.

Author : Robert A. Cook
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 22,13 MB
Release : 1986-01-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1575679590

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Dealing with the basics of the Christian life, this simple, informal book offers counsel from both the biblical text and human experience. More than 1,000,000 copies in print.

Author : Kobi Yamada
Publisher : Compendium Publishing & Communications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,18 MB
Release : 2017-03
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781943200351

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The start to a better world, a better life, or a better future, is simply our belief that it is possible. Because some things have to be believed before they can be seen. Because your hopes, dreams, and aspirations really are achievable. And because there is so much courage, goodness, and potential in you--that once you begin to believe, the world you want becomes possible. The 2nd edition of our best-selling book Believe features updated copy and a beautifully sophisticated design that brings new life to this classic title. The statements and quotations from great minds offer inspirational wisdom, perfect for a friend, loved one, or anyone you care about to help them to believe in themselves and their potential.