Introductory Lessons On Morals And Christian Evidences

By Richard Whately

Book Overview

""Introductory Lessons On Morals And Christian Evidences"" is a book written by Richard Whately, a prominent Irish philosopher and theologian of the 19th century. The book is intended to serve as an introduction to the study of morals and Christian evidences, providing readers with a foundational understanding of these topics. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on morals and covers topics such as the nature of morality, the sources of moral knowledge, and the relationship between morality and religion. Whately argues that morality is based on reason and that it is possible to arrive at moral truths through rational inquiry. The second part of the book is devoted to Christian evidences, which are arguments and evidence used to support the truth of Christianity. Whately provides an overview of the main arguments for the existence of God, the reliability of the Bible, and the historical evidence for the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Throughout the book, Whately emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and rational inquiry in the study of morals and Christian evidences. He encourages readers to engage with these topics in a thoughtful and reflective manner, rather than simply accepting dogmatic beliefs without question. Overall, ""Introductory Lessons On Morals And Christian Evidences"" is a thoughtful and accessible introduction to two important areas of study in philosophy and theology. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring these topics in more depth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430445807
• ISBN13: 9781430445807
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"