Wonder, Value and God

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Theology, Philosophy
Cover of the book Wonder, Value and God by Robin Attfield, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robin Attfield ISBN: 9781134781645
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 15, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Robin Attfield
ISBN: 9781134781645
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 15, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book relates the value present in the natural world and in human creativity to an underlying purpose which it traces in creation. It opens by invoking the wonder aroused by nature's value and celebrated by poets, and moves to a cosmic purpose as the best explanation of this value. Natural evils are considered and set in their evolutionary context. Human creativity is later related to inspiration, and to traditional theistic teaching about the purpose of human life. Criticisms of "the value approach" are considered, together with the quest for meaning, and fears that Darwinism undermines it, which are found to be illusory. New ground is broken through this response to the spectre of bleakness. The author's previous studies of meaningful work are applied to the question of the nature of a worthwhile life and life's meaning. While the world's value is argued to point to creation by a transcendent lover of value, human beings are shown to be capable of augmenting that value through their creativity (not least through activities such as craftsmanship and gardening). In integrating the themes of value, creativity and purpose, the book contributes a new synthesis to the literature of philosophy, environmental studies and theology.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book relates the value present in the natural world and in human creativity to an underlying purpose which it traces in creation. It opens by invoking the wonder aroused by nature's value and celebrated by poets, and moves to a cosmic purpose as the best explanation of this value. Natural evils are considered and set in their evolutionary context. Human creativity is later related to inspiration, and to traditional theistic teaching about the purpose of human life. Criticisms of "the value approach" are considered, together with the quest for meaning, and fears that Darwinism undermines it, which are found to be illusory. New ground is broken through this response to the spectre of bleakness. The author's previous studies of meaningful work are applied to the question of the nature of a worthwhile life and life's meaning. While the world's value is argued to point to creation by a transcendent lover of value, human beings are shown to be capable of augmenting that value through their creativity (not least through activities such as craftsmanship and gardening). In integrating the themes of value, creativity and purpose, the book contributes a new synthesis to the literature of philosophy, environmental studies and theology.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Men In The Public Eye by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book Speculative Identities by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book Casework in Childcare by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book Beyond the Networked City by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book Key Perspectives on Dyslexia by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book Airwar by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book Islam and Global Dialogue by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book Russian Organized Crime by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book Science and Virtue by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book The Online Learning Handbook by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book The Experimental Psychology of Mental Retardation by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book Sex, Death, and the Superego by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book Electric Vehicles by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book The Organization of American States (OAS) by Robin Attfield
Cover of the book Japanese Women Working by Robin Attfield
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy