The Concept of Faith: A Philosophical Investigation

William Lad Sessions

Published by Cornell University Press 1994

The Concept of Faith

A Philosophical Investigation

William Lad Sessions

In the series Cornell Studies in the Philosophy of Religion

https://doi.org/10.7591/9781501737817

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About this book

Faith lies at the heart of human life, and not just in religious contexts. But just what is faith? In this book William Lad Sessions ventures a new approach to this age-old problem. Viewing it in global terms, he provides an effective and insightful set of analytical tools for deepening our understanding of the ideas of belief.

Author / Editor information

William Lad Sessions is professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean of the College at Washington and Lee University.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Preface Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
1. Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2. Six Models of Faith Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	25
3. The Models Compared Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	129
4. Seven Conceptions of Faith Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	157
5. Conclusion Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	242
Selected Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	259
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	287

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Audience: General/trade;
Pages
- Main content: 312
Keywords: Religious Studies; Philosophy

eBook

Published: May 15, 2019
ISBN: 9781501737817