Understanding Theism

Citation

Millar A (1981) Understanding Theism. Religious Studies, 17 (3), pp. 311-321. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0034412500012993

Abstract
The article is a discussion of the relation between experience and theistic religious belief. It is suggested that interpreters of theism should look to morality and human nature for the perplexities which appear to demand the truth of theism. Rather than explore this topic in highly general terms, the article deals with aspects of the thought of Augustine of Hippo by way of a case study. It is argued that, contrary to the thinking of some contemporary philosophers of religion, theistic ideas should be viewed as having an explanatory role.

Keywords
Augustine of Hippo; explanation; human nature; morality; religious experience; religious belief; theism

Journal
Religious Studies: Volume 17, Issue 3

People

Professor Alan Millar

Emeritus Professor, Philosophy