New Proofs for the Existence of God: Contributions of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy
Stock No: WW863836
New Proofs for the Existence of God: Contributions of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy  -     By: Robert J. Spitzer

New Proofs for the Existence of God: Contributions of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. / 2010 / Paperback

In Stock
Stock No: WW863836

Buy Item Our Price$22.99 Retail: $30.99 Save 26% ($8.00)
In Stock
Quantity:
Stock No: WW863836
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. / 2010 / Paperback
Quantity:

Add To Cart

or checkout with

Add To Wishlist
eBook Our Price$17.04 View Details
Quantity:


Add To Cart

or checkout with

Wishlist

Other Formats (2)
Select this Item Product Title/Author Availability Price Quantity
$17.04
In Stock
Our Price$17.04
Retail: $30.99
Add To Cart
Quantity for eBook0
$17.04
$22.99
In Stock
Our Price$22.99
Retail: $30.99
Add To Cart
$22.99
Others Also Purchased (1)

Product Description

During the waning decades of the 20th Century, and the first decade of the 21st Century, physics and philosophy have made remarkable progress. These advancements, however, and how they point to the likelihood of singular creator of all that is, are often ignored or unknown by those who conduct the public debate about atheism at the popular level. This is true for both sides of the debate which routinely recycle old arguments again and again.

New Proofs for the Existence of God: Contributions of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy by theologian Robert Spitzer adopts a new tone however. he spends less time directly addressing apologetic concerns and instead lays out the evidence for a creator that Physics has uncovered and then synthesizes these findings with classical Christian proofs of God and the discoveries of modern philosophy; a discipline that is making its own remarkable shift towards theism.

In this intellectually stimulating and challenging book, Spitzer examines these advances while outlining how they complement traditional rational arguments (e.g. Anselm) for the existence of God. In the process Spitzer responds to more recent arguments for atheism, but his primary project is not apologetic; rather it is deductive, descriptive, and informative. This allows him the space to make positive and creative arguments within the traditional theistic proofs offered by the historic Christian church that are informed by the most recent advancements in physics and philosophy.

Spitzer synthesizes an enormous amount of data on the big bang, string theory, quantum cosmology, post-relativistic considerations of time, and so on, to explain why the God hypothesis is so convincing, especially when modern physics is combined with theistic arguments. In doing so Spitzer, a natural polymath, accesses a wide diversity of areas, including theology, physics, metaphysics, ethics, and more in this book to provide the most contemporary, complete, and integrated approach to rational theism.

Product Information

Title: New Proofs for the Existence of God: Contributions of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy
By: Robert J. Spitzer
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 319
Vendor: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication Date: 2010
Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches)
Weight: 16 ounces
ISBN: 0802863833
ISBN-13: 9780802863836
Stock No: WW863836

Publisher's Description

With the incredible popularity of recent books championing agnosticism or atheism, many people might never know that such books almost completely ignore the considerable evidence for theism uncovered in both physics and philosophy over the past four decades. New Proofs for the Existence of God responds to these glaring omissions.

From universal space-time asymmetry to cosmic coincidences to the intelligibility of reality, Robert Spitzer tackles a wealth of evidence. He considers string theory, quantum cosmology, mathematical thoughts on infinity, and much more.

This fascinating and stunning collection of evidence provides solid grounding for reasonable and responsible belief in a super-intelligent, transcendent, creative power standing at the origins of our universe.

Author Bio

Robert J. Spitzer, S.J. is president of Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. His other books include The Spirit of Leadership, Healing the Culture, and Five Pillars of the Spiritual Life.

Endorsements

"Skepticism about the possibility of proving the existence of God often relies on data from modern science. In this splendid new book Father Robert Spitzer explores the implications of the latest discoveries in big bang cosmology, string theory, quantum physics, and the ontology of time to craft a series of convincing philosophical arguments. To paraphrase a popular commercial, this is not your father's old 'natural theology' textbook — this is a gripping and compelling account of the best current arguments for theism."
Joseph W. Koterski, S.J.
—Fordham University

"A most original and insightful case for the existence of God. . . . Fr. Spitzer's new proofs pose a serious and compelling challenge to the unconscious hegemony of naturalism in the worlds of both philosophy and the sciences."
Francis J. Beckwith
— Baylor University

"Rare is the theologian who keeps abreast of the latest developments in fundamental physics, and even rarer the one who can discuss them with the theological and philosophical sophistication that Fr. Spitzer displays in this book. A challenging and original work."
Stephen M. Barr
—University of Delaware

Editorial Reviews

Joseph W. Koterski, S.J.
— Fordham University
"Skepticism about the possibility of proving the existence of God often relies on data from modern science. In this splendid new book Father Robert Spitzer explores the implications of the latest discoveries in big bang cosmology, string theory, quantum physics, and the ontology of time to craft a series of convincing philosophical arguments. To paraphrase a popular commercial, this is not your father's old 'natural theology' textbook — this is a gripping and compelling account of the best current arguments for theism."

Francis J. Beckwith
— Baylor University
"A most original and insightful case for the existence of God. . . Fr. Spitzer's new proofs pose a serious and compelling challenge to the unconscious hegemony of naturalism in the worlds of both philosophy and the sciences."

Stephen M. Barr
— University of Delaware
"Rare is the theologian who keeps abreast of the latest developments in fundamental physics, and even rarer the one who can discuss them with the theological and philosophical sophistication that Fr. Spitzer displays in this book. A challenging and original work."

Ask a Question

Author/Artist Review