Open to New Light - Imprint Academic

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This book is about "the meaning of life" or "the spiritual quest". It offers a selective and critical evaluation of some central strands of Western religious and philosophical thought over two and a half thousand years. It starts with Socrates' philosophy of life, and the Greek tradition of philosophy that he initiated. It gives its own “take” on the teaching of Jesus, and on the long and controversial history of Christianity. There is a chapter devoted to George Fox and the beginning of the Quaker movement, suggesting some surprising parallels between the undogmatic spirituality of the Quakers and the heavyweight philosophy of Immanuel Kant. It recommends a non-literal interpretation of language about God, with some reference to Austin Farrer on “poetic truth”. It is intended for the intelligent general reader – it is accessible but not “dumbed down”, knowledgeable but not overburdened with detail, critically argumentative but not prejudiced.
Apr 1, 2014

Source: Modern Believing

Credit: Pink Dandelion

"Stevenson usefully argues that to believe in God is better framed as asking whether theistic figures of speech illuminate our understanding of our spiritual journey."

Source: Scientific and Medical Network

"Stevenson's analysis is subtle and penetrating as well as being accessible to the general reader."
Paperback
- Publication Date: 01 January 2012
- ISBN-13: 9781845402303
- Extent: Main content page count : 200
- Code: 1845402308
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.8 cm
- Weight: 450 grams
- List Price: £17.95
- ONIX Version 2.1, Version 3

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Title: Open to New Light
Subtitle: Quaker Spirituality in Historical and Philosophical Context
Author: Leslie Stevenson
Language: English
Publisher: Imprint Academic
Imprint: Imprint Academic

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