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The Agnostic Lawyer
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Author : Clarence Darrow
language : en
Publisher: Mount San Antonio College/Philosophy Group
Release Date : 2016-01-28
The Agnostic Lawyer written by Clarence Darrow and has been published by Mount San Antonio College/Philosophy Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-28 with categories.
Before there were the famous books of Dawkins, Dennett, Hitchens, and Harris on atheism, there was Clarence Darrow's brilliant witty essays on his disbelief in God, Christianity, and the Bible. This book contains several of Darrow's most witty and penetrating essays on his non-belief. Highly entertaining. As Dr. Andrea Diem-Lane explains: When Spencer Tracy, playing Clarence Darrow in the movie Inherit the Wind, takes the Bible in one hand and On Origin of Species in the other and clasps them together side by side to illustrate how science and religion can work together, one is led to assume that Darrow was indeed a theist evolutionist. But was he? Hollywood's portrayal of him in this classic film is obviously suspect. Instead of supporting theism, Darrow's own writings clearly show his strong support for agnosticism (literally, "not knowing"). This philosophical position--the argument that one cannot know ultimate or metaphysical truths or even whether there are any--fits in line with the teachings of Socrates, Hume, Darwin, Einstein and many other philosophers and scientists today. Science is inherently agnostic. As a discipline it tends to only investigate those claims that can, in theory, be tested and proven. Indeed, Karl Popper, a well known philosopher and historian of science, has stressed that for something to be of scientific merit it must be potentially falsifiable. In other words, science doesn't work by proving itself right, but rather by demonstrating where, when, and how it can potentially be wrong. In this way, it can actually correct prior assumptions and make further testable hypothesis, which can either withstand rational scrutiny or be shown to be lacking in sufficient evidence. When a metaphysical (above or beyond the empirical world) claim is made, however, there is usually no way to test it and prove beyond a reasonable doubt that such a thing actually exists. Believing it to be so is insufficient in the realm of science. Naturally, a question arises: Does the theory of evolution necessitate an agnostic worldview? Or, can one believe in theism and still be an evolutionist such as Kenneth Miller, author of Finding Darwin's God? Yes, one can personally believe in any religious idea one wishes to and even connect such to a scientific paradigm. But saying this also means that one could attach any sort of nonsense to science and try to suggest that they are not in conflict. I could, for instance, say that believing in Gumby and Pokey as Divine Avatars (famous animated claymation figures popular on American television) doesn't conflict with Darwin's idea of natural selection. But making such a banal statement doesn't then justify claiming that one's chosen religious belief is a legitimate scientific position that warrants equal treatment in a Biology course. As Carl Sagan rightly said, "extraordinary claims demand extraordinary proof." And since religion, in general, is either unwilling or unable to provide such proofs to the scientific community, it is perhaps inevitable that the only honest position one can hold and still be true to the spirit of science is, in fact, agnosticism. Clarence Darrow, even though not trained as a scientist but rather as a lawyer, realized this truth early on and became a tireless champion of allowing the "unknowing" postulate in science to permeate into one's daily life. As he himself so wittingly observed, "An agnostic is a doubter. The word is generally applied to those who doubt the verity of accepted religious creeds of faiths. Everyone is an agnostic as to the beliefs or creeds they do not accept. Catholics are agnostic to the Protestant creeds, and the Protestants are agnostic to the Catholic creed. Any one who thinks is an agnostic about something, otherwise he must believe that he is possessed of all knowledge."
The Agnostic Age
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Author : Paul Horwitz
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-02-02
The Agnostic Age written by Paul Horwitz and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-02 with Law categories.
The Agnostic Age: Law, Religion, and the Constitution is a book for lawyers, law professors, law students, lawmakers, and any citizen who cares about church-state conflict and about the relationship between religion and liberal democracy. It provides a way to understand and balance the conflicts that inevitably arise when neighbors struggle with neighbors, and when liberal democracy tries to reach common ground with religious beliefs and practices. Paul Horwitz argues that the fundamental reason for the church-state conflict is our aversion to questions of religious truth. By trying to avoid the question of religious truth, law and religion has ultimately only reached a state of incoherence. He asserts that the answer to this dilemma is to take "the agnostic turn": to take an empathetic and imaginative approach to questions of religious truth, one that actually confronts rather than avoids these questions, but without reaching a final judgment about what that truth is. This book offers a sensitive and sensible approach to questions of church-state conflict, justifying what the courts have done in some cases and demanding new results in others. It explains how the church-state conflict extends beyond law and religion itself, and goes to some of the central questions at the heart of the troubled relationship between religion and liberal democracy in a post-9/11 era.
Taming The Agnostic Sai Baba And The Irrepressible Lawyer
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Author : M Krishna
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2013-08-13
Taming The Agnostic Sai Baba And The Irrepressible Lawyer written by M Krishna and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-13 with Religion categories.
This is a fascinating, true adventure on two planes: physical and spiritual. It is a lawyer's amazing encounter with a succession of events that challenge his world of logic and scientific reasoning. He discovers that dogmatic belief systems are nothing more than historical records of Man's spiritual development, embellished with myths. However, he is unable to dismiss the Invisible Hand that is ever at work re-arranging and directing the affairs of Man advancing him on that plane. He looks back at the events in his life, including the inexplicable, and sees a clear pattern that gives meaning to what seemed like chaos and disasters. Unlike traditional books on the intangible, Taming the Agnostic is down-to-earth and it will challenge, intrigue and enrich even the skeptics. It is a serious challenge to every intelligent being to think outside their customary envelope and grapple with the unknown reality, or forever run from that which their current knowledge cannot cope with.
Taming The Agnostic
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Author : M. Krishna
language : en
Publisher: Pen Press Publishers Ltd
Release Date : 2005-09-01
Taming The Agnostic written by M. Krishna and has been published by Pen Press Publishers Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
God And The Atheist
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Author : Paul Ferguson
language : en
Publisher: Ambassador International
Release Date : 2014-01-31
God And The Atheist written by Paul Ferguson and has been published by Ambassador International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-31 with Religion categories.
We are living in an increasingly secular age where man seeks to build his own life without recourse to his Creator God. Under the guise of “rationalism” Christianity is ridiculed as “out of date”or “irrelevant.” God and the Atheist answers the most fundamental questions about Christianity, such as: How do we know there is a God? How do we know there is only one God? How do we know the Bible is the word of God? In each chapter, Paul Ferguson evaluates and sets out the evidence to answer the atheist’s objections to the existence of God. In a readable and humorous style he precisely builds a remorselessly logical case using his legal and scientific skills to guide the objective reader to discover the truth of who God is. Although the discussion often veers into the academic, Ferguson works hard to make it understandable to those without a scientific background.
Atheism On Trial
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Author : W. Mark Lanier
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2022-01-25
Atheism On Trial written by W. Mark Lanier and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-25 with Religion categories.
In the courtroom, lawyers depend on rules of evidence to make their arguments. A case is made by establishing certain facts from which proof can be determined. But what happens when the truth seems to be a matter of faith? Can the legal mind discern the validity of one's belief or unbelief? Nationally recognized trial lawyer Mark Lanier turns his analytical mind to the arguments for atheism and agnosticism. With critical thinking and precision of thought, he examines the rationales made for unbelief and assesses them on their own terms, finding points of strength and weakness in their logic and coherence. He considers whether atheistic frameworks give satisfactory and consistent explanatory answers for understanding human existence and the world around us. He cross-examines the strongest arguments of prominent atheists and also interrogates the questions of agnostics as to whether God is knowable. Through his evenhanded, levelheaded approach, Lanier challenges us all to decide for ourselves what we believe.
Why I Am An Agnostic And Other Essays
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Author : Clarence Darrow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Why I Am An Agnostic And Other Essays written by Clarence Darrow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"In these wide-ranging essays, Darrow attacks beliefs in the inerrancy of the Bible, the immortality of the soul, miracles, and heaven as being completely at odds with human experience and science. The life best lived, Darrow contends, is one that is ruled by reason, uncluttered by dogmatism, and aided by compassion for our fellow human beings." -- Publisher's description
The Beckoning
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Author : Michael Minot
language : en
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Release Date : 2014-10-15
The Beckoning written by Michael Minot and has been published by Morgan James Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-15 with Religion categories.
“Encouraging to fellow believers and a revelation to skeptics . . . a fascinating read.” —Jerry B. Jenkins, #1 New York Times–bestselling coauthor of the Left Behind series I’m often asked to describe what happened during the months I spent researching these issues. They want to know what facts were so persuasive that an atheist attorney would become a believer in God. But I never felt I could respond in a way that told the true story. No short answer seemed sufficient. So now, in the following pages, I’ll describe for the first time the specifics of what jolted me out of my atheism . . . Michael felt he was living the American dream. For a number of years he’d been reaping the professional and financial rewards of being a commercial litigation attorney. To him, life was great and getting better all the time. He first gained notoriety around his hometown as a nationally ranked tennis player. But now, years later, he was becoming known for his skills as a lawyer and as the youngest elected official in the area. And then, in his late twenties, Michael unexpectedly discovered something that turned his world and his entire idea of life upside down. In response to a challenge from a friend, Michael agreed to investigate issues relating to science, philosophy, and the Scriptures. Comfortable with his life as an atheist, he began reading with an indifferent attitude. But what started as a casual inquiry soon turned into a time of intense research. This is the story of Michael’s journey in his own words, his thoughts and reactions to the evidence he discovered—and the new life that soon followed.
The Agnostic Age
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Author : Paul Horwitz
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-02-17
The Agnostic Age written by Paul Horwitz and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-17 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
"Argues that the fundamental reason for church-state conflict is our aversion to questions of religious truth. By trying to avoid the question of religious truth, law and religion has ultimately reached a state of incoherence. He asserts that the answer to this dilemma is to take the agnostic turn: to take an empathetic and imaginative approach to questions of religious truth, one that actually confronts rather than avoids these questions, but without reaching a final judgment about what that truth is"--Jacket.
The Agnostic Thinker
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Author : Andrea Diem-Lane
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-08-24
The Agnostic Thinker written by Andrea Diem-Lane and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-24 with categories.
This book contains some of the original writings of Clarence Darrow, the famed attorney in the Scopes trial, concerning his agnostic philosophy and his critiques of organized religion. Also included are two essays by Professor Andrea Diem-Lane explaining how her own agnosticism evolved over the years.
