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God? Very Probably: Five Rational Ways to Think About the Question of a God.

  • Published In: Reviews in Religion & Theology, 2024, v. 31, n. 3. P. 133 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hobday, Philip 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses Robert Nelson's book, "God? Very Probably: Five Rational Ways to Think About the Question of a God," which challenges the argument made by New Atheists that belief in God is inherently unreasonable. Nelson, an economist and land management specialist, presents five types of knowledge that he believes provide evidence for the probability of God's existence. These types of knowledge include developments in mathematics, biology, psychology, physics, and a sociological analysis of belief systems. While the book may not convince skeptics, it offers well-grounded arguments for believers and provides a wide-ranging exploration of the rationality of belief in God. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Reviews in Religion & Theology. 2024/07, Vol. 31, Issue 3, p133
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1350-7303
  • DOI:10.1111/rirt.14337
  • Accession Number:178646722
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