""Coherence of Theism"" invites the reader to embark on a profound and inspiring journey through the intellectual landscape sculpted by Alvin Plantinga, one of contemporary philosophy's most distinguished figures. This work critically and meticulously explores Plantinga's robust defense of Christian theism, addressing the challenges posed by modern historical criticism, postmodern skepticism, and religious pluralism. Plantinga presents a compelling case for the rationality and reasonableness of Christian belief, engaging critically with these challenges and offering insights into their implications for the broader discourse on faith, reason, and the possibility of a coherent theism.
Chacko Nadakkeveliyil holds Masters degree in Philosophy and Psychology and a Licentiate and Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Innsbruck, Austria. At present he is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Philosophy at the Pontifical Athenaeum, JD, Pune.
In the inspiring and scholarly work that lies before you, ""Coherence of Theism: An Epistemic Defense of Christian Theism,"" by Dr. Chacko Nadakkeveliyil, the reader is invited to undertake a profound and inspiring Journey through the intellectual landscape sculpted by one of contemporary philosophy's most distinguished figures, Alvin Plantinga. This work meticulously explores Plantinga's robust defense of Christian theism amidst the challenges posed by modern criticism, postmodern skepticism, religious pluralism, and atheological objections, presenting a compelling case for the rationality and reasonableness of Christian belief.
At the heart of this study is an examination of Plantinga's innovative epistemological framework, which asserts that Christian belief can maintain its rationality and warrant without succumbing to the empirical evidence critics often demand. By engaging with Plantinga's philosophical theology. Nadakkeveliyil, my colleague at Jnana Deepa, Pune, accompanies the reader through the nuanced debates surrounding 'proper basicality,' 'warranted belief, and the Aquinas/Calvin (A/C) model, illustrating how Plantinga contends that faith in Christian theism can be both intellectually justified and epistemically undefeated.
This book does not merely recount Plantinga's arguments but critically engages with them, offering insights into their implications for the broader discourse on faith, reason, and the possibility of a coherent theism. It also addresses the counterarguments posed by figures like John Hick and Richard Swinburne, providing a balanced perspective on the ongoing dialogue between exclusivist and pluralist views on religious truth.
As I write this foreword, I am honored to introduce a work that contributes significantly to the ongoing dialogue between science and religion, philosophy and faith. This book is an essential read for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the profound questions at the intersection of epistemology and religion in the contemporary world. It challenges us to think deeply about the nature of belief, the criteria of rationality, and the capacity of theism to provide a coherent and compelling worldview in our contemporary, pluralistic age.
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