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The idea and practice of sacrifice play a profound role in religion, ethics, and politics. In this brief book, philosopher Moshe Halbertal explores the meaning and implications of sacrifice, developing a theory of sacrifice as an offering and examining the relationship between sacrifice, ritual, violence, and love. On Sacrifice also looks at the pl

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Turning the monotheistic critique of idolatry on the monotheisms themselves, the author shows that much in these traditions must be condemned as false and spiritually debilitating. He claims that supernaturalism is idolatry.

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Originally published in 1959, The Faith of a Heretic is the most personal statement of the beliefs of Nietzsche biographer and translator Walter Kaufmann. A first-rate philosopher in his own right, Kaufmann here provides the fullest account of his views on religion. Although he considered himself a heretic, he was not immune to the wellsprings and

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Seyyed Hossein Nasr, a Persian Sufist, discusses his life and philosophical development in an intellectual autobiography. This is followed by 33 critical essays by various scholars and Nasr's replies to each of them. Topics covered include comparative religion, theology and Islamic studies.

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Suitable for those interested in the origins of religious thought, and the respective roles of science and religion in contemporary society, this title explores how science developed within the cocoon of religion and then shows how the natural functioning of the human brain creates experiences that can lead to belief in the supernatural realm.

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From the author of The Darkening Age, Heresy is perfect for readers of Tom Holland, Karen Armstrong, Richard Ovenden, Mary Beard and Bettany Hughes.

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Warner stage dives into the Sam Harris, Karen Armstrong, Christopher Hitchens mosh pit of the God or no God debate--and body surfs up with a typically provocative perspective. The fact that the book's title is Warner's mis-remembrance of a Zen monk's quote is emblematic of his profoundly engaging and idiosyncratic take on the ineffable power of the "ground of all being."

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In Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart, Russ Ramsey examines what art can teach us about the wonder and struggle of being alive. He invites readers to discover some of the worlds most celebrated artists and works, applying the beauty of the gospel in a way that speaks to the suffering and hope we all face.

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Based on 10 years of dedicated research, Dangerous Illusions is a battle cry for the human race to throw off religion in favour of logic and reason.

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One of the world's foremost biologists revolutionizes scientific thinking with his vision of a living, developing universe with its own inherent memory. In THE REBIRTH OF NATURE, Rupert Sheldrake urges us to move beyond the centuries-old mechanistic view of nature, explaining why we can no longer regard the world as inanimate and purposeless.

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From the author of The Darkening Age, Heresy is perfect for readers of Tom Holland, Karen Armstrong, Mary Beard and Bettany Hughes.

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Reclaims Jesus as a philosophical thinker - and one who really puts his money where his mouth is - Socrates and Jesus are among Western culture's most iconic figures. This book looks at questions such as: But how do the lives of Socrates and Jesus look to 21st century eyes Would either attract a following today

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This book critiques Ayn Rands secular philosophy of religion while simultaneously highlighting the fundamental contradiction of the Tea Party movements dual basis, that is, Randian economics and conservative Christianity.

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Offers an alternative spiritual model to Thomas Moores soul-heavy spiritual program by drawing from Charles S. Peirces philosophy of pragmatism.

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A rich insight into the role played by earthly manifestations of the divine.

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Believing Philosophy introduces Christians to philosophy and the tools it offers believers, helping them understand, articulate, and defend their faith in an age of unbelief.

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What is religion and how did it evolve Is it the product of blind evolutionary instinct or of rational choice Is the only way to live a good life through religion In this title, the author explores how the great ideas of religion have enthralled us for thousands of years - and whether we could (or should) break free.

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A re-examination of the state of Christianity from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Waiting for the Last Bus and Leaving Alexandria.

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Brilliant, provocative, inspirational and earthy - a much-loved Philip Yancey collection of everyday spirituality.

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