God

The Great Books of the Western Canon, organized by Mortimer J. Adler in the Syntopicon, span 102 enduring ideas—ranging from Truth, Beauty, and Justice to Democracy, Love, and God. These categories trace the intellectual tradition of the West, connecting philosophy, literature, history, science, and theology. Together, they map the recurring questions and principles shaping human thought across centuries.

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The Concept of God as First Cause and God

by Emily Fletcher in God

The Unmoved Mover: God as the First Cause The concept of God as the First Cause stands as a cornerstone in Western philosophical and theological thought, proposing an ultimate origin point for all existence. This article explores the profound implications of an uncaused Cause, a fundamental Principle necessary to explain...

The Concept of God's Love and Concept

by Benjamin Richmond in Concept

The Enduring Concept of God's Love: A Philosophical and Theological Exploration The Concept of God's Love stands as a monumental pillar within both philosophical inquiry and theology, profoundly shaping human understanding of the divine, morality, and our place in the cosmos. Far from a simplistic emotional...

The Relationship Between God and the World and Relation

by Chloe Fitzgerald in Relation

The Cosmic Dance: Unraveling the Intricate Relationship Between God and the World The relationship between God and the World is a profound query that has captivated thinkers across millennia, shaping our understanding of existence, morality, and purpose. From ancient Greek philosophers pondering a divine craftsman to Abrahamic traditions asserting creation...

The Concept of God's Will and Cause and Concept

by Daniel Sanderson in Concept

The Concept of God's Will and Cause: A Philosophical Journey The very fabric of Western philosophy, theology, and even our understanding of reality is profoundly interwoven with the concepts of God's will and His role as cause. From ancient metaphysics to modern ethical dilemmas, grappling with...

The Theological Concept of Eternity and God and Theology

by Chloe Fitzgerald in Theology

The Timeless Architect: Exploring God's Eternity in Classical Theology By Chloe Fitzgerald The theological concept of God's eternity posits a being existing outside the confines of linear time, distinct from mere everlastingness. This article, drawing from the Great Books of the Western World, explores how classical...

The Concept of God's Will and God

by Henry Montgomery in God

The Concept of God's Will: A Philosophical Inquiry Unveiling the Divine Purpose The concept of God's Will stands as one of the most profound and enduring subjects in human intellectual history. It represents the ultimate expression of divine agency, the blueprint for creation, and the guiding...

The Theological Problem of Evil (Sin) and Theology

by Benjamin Richmond in Theology

The Shadow of Disobedience: Navigating the Theological Problem of Evil (Sin) The existence of suffering and evil in a world supposedly overseen by an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-benevolent God has haunted thinkers for millennia. This profound paradox, often termed the Problem of Evil, stands as one of the most formidable...

The Idea of God as a First Principle and God

by Daniel Fletcher in God

The Idea of God as a First Principle: Unveiling the Ultimate Ground of Being The concept of God, often relegated to the realm of theology or personal faith, holds a profoundly significant place within Western philosophy, not merely as a supernatural entity but as a First Principle. For centuries, thinkers...

The Concept of Infinity in Theology and Infinity

by Henry Montgomery in Infinity

The concept of infinity has long captivated the human mind, stretching the limits of our comprehension and inviting contemplation of the boundless. In theology, this concept takes on a particularly profound significance, serving as a cornerstone for understanding the very nature of God and His relationship to creation. This article...

The Role of God in the Moral Universe and God

by Emily Fletcher in God

The Role of God in the Moral Universe The question of God's role in the moral universe is one of philosophy's most enduring and profound inquiries. It delves into the very foundations of right and wrong, challenging us to consider whether morality is divinely ordained, inherently...

The Idea of Eternity and the Divine and Eternity

by Daniel Sanderson in Eternity

The Unfolding of Eternity: A Divine Perspective Beyond Time Summary: The concept of eternity, particularly in its relation to the divine, stands as one of philosophy's most profound and enduring inquiries. Far from merely signifying endless duration, true Eternity is often conceived as a timeless, complete, and simultaneous...

The Nature of God and Theological Reasoning and God

by Daniel Fletcher in God

The Unseen Architect: Unpacking the Nature of God and Theological Reasoning This article delves into the profound and often challenging philosophical inquiry into the Nature of God and the methodologies of Theological Reasoning. We will explore how different traditions and thinkers have conceptualized the divine, the intricate relationship between faith...

The Nature of God's Immortality and Nature

by Daniel Sanderson in Nature

The Unfathomable Depths: Exploring the Nature of God's Immortality The concept of God's immortality transcends mere unending existence; it speaks to the very essence of divine being, a timeless and unchanging Nature that underpins reality itself. This article delves into the profound philosophical and theological implications...

The Theological Debate on God's Cause and Theology

by Daniel Sanderson in Theology

The Uncaused First Cause: Navigating the Theological Debate on God's Genesis The question of God's cause stands as one of the most profound and persistent inquiries at the intersection of philosophy and theology. If every effect must have a cause, then what caused God? This seemingly...

The Concept of God's Eternity and Concept

by Daniel Sanderson in Concept

The Concept of God's Eternity: Beyond the Bounds of Time The idea of God's eternity is one of the most profound and challenging concepts in philosophy and theology, demanding that we stretch our understanding of existence far beyond our everyday experience of time. It's...

The Distinction Between God and Angel and Distinction

by Emily Fletcher in Distinction

Unveiling the Celestial Hierarchy: The Profound Distinction Between God and Angel The human mind has long grappled with the nature of the divine and the spiritual realms that purportedly exist beyond our immediate perception. Central to this enduring philosophical and theological inquiry is the fundamental distinction between God and Angel....

The Connection Between Angel and God and Connection

by Henry Montgomery in Connection

The Celestial Bridge: Unpacking the Profound Connection Between Angel and God Summary: This article explores the intricate philosophical and theological Connection between Angels and God, drawing from classical Western thought found within the Great Books of the Western World. It posits angels not merely as celestial beings, but as essential...

The Theological Concept of Providence (Fate) and Theology

by Daniel Fletcher in Theology

The Unseen Hand: Unpacking the Theological Concept of Providence (Fate) In the grand tapestry of human thought, few concepts intertwine as profoundly and perplexingly as "Providence" and "Fate." While often used interchangeably in casual discourse, their philosophical and theological distinctions are vast, revealing different worldviews concerning...

The Concept of God as First Cause and God

by Emily Fletcher in God

The Unmoved Mover: Unpacking the Concept of God as First Cause The concept of God as the First Cause stands as a cornerstone in Western philosophy and theology, offering a profound answer to the fundamental question of existence: "Why is there something rather than nothing?" At its heart,...

The Concept of God's Love and Concept

by Benjamin Richmond in Concept

Unveiling the Divine Embrace: The Philosophical Concept of God's Love The concept of God's love stands as one of the most profound and perennially debated subjects within both theology and philosophy. Far from a simple sentiment, it represents a complex nexus of divine attributes, human understanding,...

The Relationship Between God and the World and Relation

by Chloe Fitzgerald in Relation

The Enduring Enigma: Unpacking the Relationship Between God and the World The relation between God and the World stands as one of the most enduring and complex questions in both philosophy and theology. It directly shapes our understanding of existence, morality, and the very nature of reality. This article delves...

The Concept of God's Will and Cause and Concept

by Daniel Sanderson in Concept

The Concept of God's Will and Cause: An Exploration of Divine Intent and Cosmic Order The profound interplay between God's will and God's cause stands as one of the most enduring and intricate puzzles in the annals of philosophy and theology. At its heart,...

The Concept of God's Will and God

by Henry Montgomery in God

The Labyrinth of Divine Intent: Exploring the Concept of God's Will The concept of God's Will stands as a formidable cornerstone in both theological inquiry and philosophical discourse, a profound mystery that has captivated the greatest minds throughout history. At its core, it grapples with the...

The Theological Problem of Evil (Sin) and Theology

by Benjamin Richmond in Theology

The Theological Problem of Evil: Confronting Sin in a Benevolent Cosmos The existence of suffering and moral wrong in a world purportedly created and sustained by an omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent God presents one of philosophy's most enduring and vexing challenges. Within this broader "Problem of Evil,...

The Idea of God as a First Principle and God

by Daniel Fletcher in God

The Idea of God as a First Principle: Unveiling the Ultimate Ground of Being The concept of God, often relegated to the realm of theology or faith, holds a profound and enduring significance within philosophy, particularly when considered as a First Principle. This article explores how many of the greatest...

The Concept of Infinity in Theology and Infinity

by Henry Montgomery in Infinity

The Unfathomable Horizon: Exploring the Concept of Infinity in Theology The notion of Infinity stands as one of the most profound and challenging concepts across philosophy and mathematics, yet nowhere does it resonate with greater significance than in Theology. At its core, theological discourse grapples with the nature of God,...

The Role of God in the Moral Universe and God

by Emily Fletcher in God

The Divine Architect of Morality: Exploring God's Role in the Moral Universe The question of God's role in the moral universe is perhaps one of philosophy's most enduring and profound inquiries, touching the very foundations of human conduct, justice, and purpose. From ancient theological...

The Idea of Eternity and the Divine and Eternity

by Daniel Sanderson in Eternity

The Idea of Eternity and the Divine: A Journey Beyond Time Summary: The concept of Eternity, far from being mere endless Time, represents a profound philosophical Idea deeply intertwined with the nature of the Divine. From ancient Greek thought to medieval theology and beyond, thinkers have grappled with Eternity as...

The Nature of God and Theological Reasoning and God

by Daniel Fletcher in God

The question of God stands as one of humanity's most persistent and profound inquiries, shaping civilizations, philosophies, and individual lives for millennia. This article delves into The Nature of God and Theological Reasoning, exploring how thinkers throughout history, from the ancient Greeks to medieval scholastics and beyond, have...

The Theological Concept of Eternity and God and Theology

by Chloe Fitzgerald in Theology

The Unfolding Mystery: God, Eternity, and the Fabric of Time Summary: The theological concept of eternity, particularly in relation to God, is far more profound than simply endless time. It posits a state of timelessness, an existence entirely outside the temporal sequence of past, present, and future. This article explores...

The Concept of God's Will and God

by Henry Montgomery in God

The Unfathomable Decree: A Journey Through the Concept of God's Will The concept of God's Will stands as one of the most profound and enduring questions at the intersection of philosophy and theology. It is a notion that has shaped civilizations, inspired countless works of art,...

The Theological Problem of Evil (Sin) and Theology

by Benjamin Richmond in Theology

The Theological Problem of Evil: Confronting Sin in the Shadow of an Omnipotent God The existence of evil in a world purportedly created and sustained by an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God has vexed thinkers for millennia. This is the Theological Problem of Evil, a profound challenge to faith and...

The Idea of God as a First Principle and God

by Daniel Fletcher in God

The Idea of God as a First Principle: Unpacking the Metaphysical Groundwork A Foundational Concept in Western Thought From the ancient Greeks to the Enlightenment, the Idea of God has served not merely as a theological construct, but as a profound First Principle in the grand tapestry of Western Metaphysics....

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