Pantheism - A Non-Theistic Concept of Deity

Many people who do not believe in God believe that 'everything is God' - that everything is part of an all-inclusive divine unity. In Pantheism, this concept is presented as a legitimate position and its philosophical basis is examined. Michael Levine compares it to theism, and discusses the scope for resolving the problems inherent in theism through pantheism. He also considers the implications of pantheism in terms of practice. This book will appeal to those who study philosophy or theology. It will also be of interest to anyone who does not believe in a personal God, but does have faith in a higher unifying force, and is interested in the justification of this as a legitimate system of thought.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Part I Meaning; Chapter 2 What Is Pantheism?; Part II Philosophy of Pantheism; Chapter 3 Pantheism and Theism; Chapter 4 Problems Of Pantheism; Part III Method; Chapter 5 What Pantheists Should not Do-and Why; Chapter 6 Conclusion: How to Practise Pantheism;

About the author

Michael P. Levine

Summary

In Pantheism the notion that everything is part of an all-inclusive divine unity is presented as a legitimate position, its philosophical basis is examined, and the implications of pantheism in terms of practice are considered.

Product details

• Authors: Michael P Levine, Michael P. Levine
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.05.2014
• EAN: 9780415755863
• ISBN: 978-0-415-75586-3
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / General, Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides, Religion: general, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc