This paper will explore the common origins and developments of Judaism,Christianity,and Islam,known as the Abrahamic faiths.Drawing on the references of F.E.Peters and Huston Smith,this paper examines how these tradit...This paper will explore the common origins and developments of Judaism,Christianity,and Islam,known as the Abrahamic faiths.Drawing on the references of F.E.Peters and Huston Smith,this paper examines how these traditions are unified by monotheism,reverence for sacred scripture,and ethical principles,yet dives in their historical narratives,interpretations of covenant,and worship practices.Spiritual figures such as Abraham,Moses,Jesus,and Muhammad are analyzed for their roles in shaping theology and guiding communities of faith.The study highlights the Torah,Bible,and Qur’an as sources of authority and identity,while comparing moral teachings and ritual expressions across the traditions.An emphasis is placed on the shared values and theological differences that have shaped both dialogue and conflict.Ultimately,the paper demonstrates how understanding these faiths together deepens insight into their enduring influence on culture,spirituality,and human history.展开更多
In Part 2 of David Hume’s Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion,Cleanthes puts forth the analogical Argument from Design,the argument intended to establish that the designer of the world possesses an intelligence sim...In Part 2 of David Hume’s Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion,Cleanthes puts forth the analogical Argument from Design,the argument intended to establish that the designer of the world possesses an intelligence similar to human intelligence,in light of Cleanthes’claim that the design of the world resembles machines of human contrivance.Philo argues that this argument fails,because the world does not bear a specific resemblance to any type of machine,and,therefore,there is no basis for reasoning analogically to an intelligent cause of design.In Part 3,Cleanthes attempts to strengthen his case through two illustrative analogies:I will examine the first of these-the Articulate Voice speaking from the clouds.Scholarship generally regards the Articulate Voice illustration to fail,precisely because nothing in this illustrative analogy assists Philo in understanding that the world is a machine.My paper/talk reveals that Philo provides additional criticisms of the Articulate Voice illustration in Parts 6 and 7 of the Dialogues,which make Philo’s critique even stronger and more enlightening regarding his critical approach to the Design Argument than can be learned from Part 2 alone.展开更多
文摘This paper will explore the common origins and developments of Judaism,Christianity,and Islam,known as the Abrahamic faiths.Drawing on the references of F.E.Peters and Huston Smith,this paper examines how these traditions are unified by monotheism,reverence for sacred scripture,and ethical principles,yet dives in their historical narratives,interpretations of covenant,and worship practices.Spiritual figures such as Abraham,Moses,Jesus,and Muhammad are analyzed for their roles in shaping theology and guiding communities of faith.The study highlights the Torah,Bible,and Qur’an as sources of authority and identity,while comparing moral teachings and ritual expressions across the traditions.An emphasis is placed on the shared values and theological differences that have shaped both dialogue and conflict.Ultimately,the paper demonstrates how understanding these faiths together deepens insight into their enduring influence on culture,spirituality,and human history.
文摘In Part 2 of David Hume’s Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion,Cleanthes puts forth the analogical Argument from Design,the argument intended to establish that the designer of the world possesses an intelligence similar to human intelligence,in light of Cleanthes’claim that the design of the world resembles machines of human contrivance.Philo argues that this argument fails,because the world does not bear a specific resemblance to any type of machine,and,therefore,there is no basis for reasoning analogically to an intelligent cause of design.In Part 3,Cleanthes attempts to strengthen his case through two illustrative analogies:I will examine the first of these-the Articulate Voice speaking from the clouds.Scholarship generally regards the Articulate Voice illustration to fail,precisely because nothing in this illustrative analogy assists Philo in understanding that the world is a machine.My paper/talk reveals that Philo provides additional criticisms of the Articulate Voice illustration in Parts 6 and 7 of the Dialogues,which make Philo’s critique even stronger and more enlightening regarding his critical approach to the Design Argument than can be learned from Part 2 alone.
