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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 Uncaused Origin: Exploring the Concept of God as First Cause In the grand tapestry of philosophical inquiry, few concepts are as enduring and profound as that of God as First Cause. This idea posits an ultimate, uncaused origin for all existence, a foundational Principle that initiates the chain of...

The Concept of God's Love and Concept

by Benjamin Richmond in Concept

The Enduring Concept of God's Love: A Philosophical Journey The concept of God's love stands as a cornerstone in countless theological and philosophical traditions, profoundly shaping human understanding of the divine, morality, and existence itself. Far from a monolithic idea, it is a rich, multifaceted theology...

The Relationship Between God and the World and Relation

by Chloe Fitzgerald in Relation

Unveiling the Cosmic Connection: The Enduring Relationship Between God and the World The question of how God relates to the world is not merely an ancient theological puzzle but a vibrant, ever-evolving philosophical inquiry that has shaped civilizations and continues to challenge our understanding of existence itself. This article delves...

The Concept of God's Will and Cause and Concept

by Daniel Sanderson in Concept

The Unseen Hand: Unraveling the Concept of God's Will and Cause Summary: A Divine Blueprint for Existence The concept of God's Will and Cause stands as a monumental cornerstone in the edifice of human thought, profoundly shaping theology, philosophy, and our understanding of existence itself. This...

The Theological Concept of Eternity and God and Theology

by Chloe Fitzgerald in Theology

Beyond the Ticking Clock: Exploring the Theological Concept of Eternity and God The concept of Eternity, particularly when ascribed to God, challenges our most fundamental human understanding of existence. It is far more than simply "a very long time" or an unending sequence of moments. Instead, in Theology,...

The Concept of God's Will and God

by Henry Montgomery in God

The Unseen Hand: Exploring the Concept of God's Will The concept of God's Will stands as a cornerstone in theological and philosophical discourse, a profound and often perplexing notion that has shaped human understanding of existence, morality, and destiny for millennia. At its core, it refers...

The Theological Problem of Evil (Sin) and Theology

by Benjamin Richmond in Theology

The Shadow of Disobedience: Unpacking the Theological Problem of Evil (Sin) The existence of suffering and moral depravity in a world supposedly created and sustained by an all-good, all-powerful God represents one of Theology's most enduring and perplexing dilemmas. This is the heart of the "Problem of...

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 Foundational Concept in Metaphysics In the grand tapestry of Western thought, the Idea of God has often transcended mere theological speculation, serving instead as a profound First Principle for understanding existence itself. This article delves into how philosophers, from antiquity...

The Concept of Infinity in Theology and Infinity

by Henry Montgomery in Infinity

The Unfathomable Depths: Exploring the Concept of Infinity in Theology This article delves into the profound concept of infinity as it manifests within theology, particularly in understanding the nature of God and the notion of eternity. We will explore how divine attributes are often described in terms of boundlessness, the...

The Role of God in the Moral Universe and God

by Emily Fletcher in God

The Divine Architect: Unpacking God's Role in the Moral Universe The question of God's role in the moral universe is one of philosophy's most enduring and pivotal debates. It probes the very foundations of right and wrong, challenging us to consider whether morality is...

The Idea of Eternity and the Divine and Eternity

by Daniel Sanderson in Eternity

The Unfolding Idea of Eternity and the Divine The concept of Eternity, particularly in its profound connection to the Divine, stands as one of the most enduring and challenging ideas in Western thought. Far from being a mere extended duration of Time, Eternity has been conceived by philosophers and theologians...

The Nature of God and Theological Reasoning and God

by Daniel Fletcher in God

The Enduring Quest: Navigating the Nature of God Through Theological Reasoning The question of God's existence and nature stands as one of humanity's most persistent and profound inquiries, shaping civilizations, philosophies, and individual lives across millennia. This article delves into how theological reasoning has been employed...

The Nature of God's Immortality and Nature

by Daniel Sanderson in Nature

The Nature of God's Immortality: Beyond the Sands of Time Summary: The nature of God's immortality is far more profound than mere unending existence. It is intrinsically linked to His eternity, a state not of infinite duration, but of complete timelessness, where past, present, and future...

The Theological Debate on God's Cause and Theology

by Daniel Sanderson in Theology

The Theological Debate on God's Cause: A Journey Through Metaphysics The question of God's cause stands as one of the most profound and enduring debates in Western thought, cutting across the disciplines of theology and philosophy. At its core, this intricate discussion grapples with the very...

The Concept of God's Eternity and Concept

by Daniel Sanderson in Concept

Beyond the Sands of Time: Exploring the Concept of God's Eternity The notion of God’s eternity is one of the most profound and challenging concepts in philosophy and theology. Far from simply meaning 'a very, very long time,' true eternity, as understood by many classical...

The Distinction Between God and Angel and Distinction

by Emily Fletcher in Distinction

The Celestial Hierarchy: Unpacking the Distinction Between God and Angel The realms of Theology and metaphysics have long grappled with the profound nature of divine and spiritual beings. A fundamental Distinction, often overlooked in its nuances, lies between God and Angel. This article will clarify that while both occupy positions...

The Connection Between Angel and God and Connection

by Henry Montgomery in Connection

The Indissoluble Link: Unpacking the Connection Between Angel and God The profound connection between Angel and God stands as a cornerstone of classical Theology, illuminating the very architecture of creation and divine providence. Far from being mere celestial decorations, angels, as understood by the great minds of Western thought, serve...

The Theological Concept of Providence (Fate) and Theology

by Daniel Fletcher in Theology

The Unseen Loom: Weaving Providence and Fate in Theology The intricate relationship between divine foresight and the unfolding of events, often encapsulated in the concepts of providence and fate, stands as one of theology's most enduring and challenging discussions. For centuries, thinkers across the Great Books of the...

The Concept of God as First Cause and God

by Emily Fletcher in God

The Unmoved Mover: Understanding God as First Cause The human mind, ever curious, seeks to understand the origins of all things. Why is there something rather than nothing? This profound question has driven philosophical inquiry for millennia, leading many thinkers to posit the existence of a First Cause – an ultimate...

The Concept of God's Love and Concept

by Benjamin Richmond in Concept

The Enduring Concept of God's Love: A Philosophical Inquiry The concept of God's love stands as one of the most profound and enduring themes within human thought, anchoring a vast spectrum of theological and philosophical discourse. From ancient spiritual texts to contemporary ethical debates, this notion...

The Relationship Between God and the World and Relation

by Chloe Fitzgerald in Relation

The Intricate Tapestry: Exploring the Relation Between God and the World The question of how God relates to the World is arguably one of the most profound and enduring inquiries in philosophy and theology. From ancient cosmologies to contemporary metaphysics, thinkers have grappled with the nature of this connection, seeking...

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 Inquiry The profound questions surrounding the concept of God’s will and God as the ultimate cause have anchored philosophical and theological discourse for millennia. From the ancient Greeks pondering the Prime Mover to medieval scholastics dissecting divine attributes,...

The Theological Concept of Eternity and God and Theology

by Chloe Fitzgerald in Theology

Beyond the Clock: Unpacking the Theological Concept of Eternity and God Our human experience is inextricably bound by the relentless ticking of the clock, the inexorable march from past to present to future. We live, breath, and plan within the confines of Time. Yet, when we delve into Theology, particularly...

The Concept of God's Will and God

by Henry Montgomery in God

The Unfathomable Blueprint: Exploring the Concept of God's Will The concept of God's Will stands as one of the most profound and perennially debated subjects in theology and philosophy. It is a notion that touches upon the very essence of divinity, the nature of creation, the...

The Theological Problem of Evil (Sin) and Theology

by Benjamin Richmond in Theology

The Theological Problem of Evil (Sin): An Enduring Conundrum The existence of evil in a world supposedly governed by an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God presents one of philosophy's most profound and enduring intellectual challenges. Often termed "the problem of evil," this dilemma lies at the...

The Idea of God as a First Principle and God

by Daniel Fletcher in God

The Unmoved Mover, The Absolute Idea: God as a First Principle in Western Metaphysics This article explores the profound and enduring role of the Idea of God as a First Principle within Western philosophical thought. Drawing upon the rich tapestry of the Great Books, we trace how thinkers from antiquity...

The Concept of Infinity in Theology and Infinity

by Henry Montgomery in Infinity

The Concept of Infinity in Theology: A Divine Unfolding The concept of infinity, a notion that stretches the very limits of human comprehension, stands not merely as a mathematical abstraction but as a profound cornerstone within theology. It is in the theological discourse that infinity transcends mere endlessness, becoming intrinsically...

The Role of God in the Moral Universe and God

by Emily Fletcher in God

The Divine Architect? Exploring God's Role in the Moral Universe In the vast tapestry of human thought, few questions resonate with such enduring power and profound complexity as the relationship between God and morality. Does the very fabric of good and evil depend on a divine decree, or...

The Idea of Eternity and the Divine and Eternity

by Daniel Sanderson in Eternity

The Unfolding of Timelessness: Exploring the Idea of Eternity and the Divine The concept of eternity, particularly in its relation to the divine, stands as one of the most profound and challenging ideas in the annals of Western thought. It forces us to confront the very limits of our temporal...

The Nature of God and Theological Reasoning and God

by Daniel Fletcher in God

The Unfolding Mystery: God, Theology, and the Human Quest for Reasoning The inquiry into the Nature of God stands as one of humanity's most enduring and profound intellectual pursuits, a cornerstone of philosophical and religious thought across millennia. This supporting article delves into the intricate relationship between our...

The Concept of God's Will and Cause and Concept

by Daniel Sanderson in Concept

Unraveling the Divine Blueprint: The Concept of God's Will and Cause The concept of God's Will and Cause stands as one of the most profound and enduring inquiries in philosophy and theology. From ancient cosmologies to modern metaphysics, thinkers have grappled with understanding the ultimate source...

The Theological Concept of Eternity and God and Theology

by Chloe Fitzgerald in Theology

Beyond the Tick-Tock: Unpacking God's Eternal Nature The concept of Eternity when applied to God is one of the most profound and challenging ideas within Theology and philosophy. Far from merely existing for an infinite duration, the theological understanding of God's eternity posits a being who...

The Concept of God's Will and God

by Henry Montgomery in God

The Unfathomable Decree: Exploring the Concept of God's Will The concept of God's Will stands as one of the most profound and perennially debated subjects in philosophy and theology. At its core, it attempts to articulate the ultimate cause and purpose behind existence, morality, and the...

The Idea of God as a First Principle and God

by Daniel Fletcher in God

The Idea of God as a First Principle: Unpacking Metaphysical Foundations A Foundational Concept in Western Thought The Idea of God, far from being a mere theological construct, has profoundly shaped Western Metaphysics as a First Principle—an ultimate, self-evident truth or cause from which all other truths or existents...

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