Their God Is Too Small: Open Theism and the Undermining of Confidence in GodCrossway, 2003 - 142 pages The philosophy of Hans Jonas was widely influential in the late twentieth century, warning of the potential dangers of technological progress and its negative effect on humanity and nature. Jonas advocated greater moral responsibility and taking this as a starting point, leading international scholars and experts on his work suggest original and promising solutions to current ethical issues within the context of his philosophy. The book considers the vital intersection between law and global ethics and covers issues related to technology and ethics, medical ethics, religion and environmental ethics. |
Contents
OPEN THEISM AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH | 11 |
OPEN THEISM AND GODS FOREKNOWLEDGE | 25 |
OPEN THEISM AND SUFFERING | 59 |
OPEN THEISM AND PRAYER | 87 |
OPEN THEISM AND HOPE | 109 |
CONCLUSION | 127 |
NOTES | 131 |
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