The Optimism Of Butler's Analogy

By Henry Scott Holland

Book Overview

""The Optimism of Butler's Analogy"" is a literary work by Henry Scott Holland, which explores the philosophical and theological concepts presented in the writings of Joseph Butler. Butler's ""Analogy of Religion"" is a seminal work in the field of Christian apologetics, and Holland's book delves into the optimistic worldview presented in Butler's work. The book examines Butler's beliefs about the nature of God, the existence of evil, and the role of reason in understanding religious truth. Holland also considers the relevance of Butler's ideas for contemporary religious thought and explores how they might inform our understanding of faith and morality. Through a careful analysis of Butler's arguments, Holland presents a compelling case for the importance of optimism in religious belief and the power of reason to guide our understanding of the divine. Overall, ""The Optimism of Butler's Analogy"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most influential works in Christian theology.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Oxford Lectures on Philosophy 1910 to 1923, by Henry Scott Holland. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766162656.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162894911
• ISBN13: 9781162894911
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"