Reviews
In Consciousness and the Existence of God, J.P. Moreland
develops a ground breaking, rigorous, systematic case against
naturalism and for theism in light of the evident reality of
consciousness. His engagement with contemporary naturalism is vigorous,
thorough, and fair. This is essential reading for those with interests
in metaphysics and epistemology in general, and philosophy of mind and
philosophy of religion in particular. ~ Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf
College
J. P. Morelands intriguing and well-informed book argues
forcefully for the view that a theistic explanation of human
consciousness is the only viable alternative to an implausibly strong
form of reductive physicalism in the philosophy of mind. It deserves
close attention from philosophical naturalists and theists alike, and
is written in an engaging and accessible manner that makes it suitable
material for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in the
philosophy of mind, metaphysics, and philosophical theology. ~ E. J. Lowe, Durham University
Table of Contents
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- 1 The epistemic backdrop for locating consciousness in a naturalist ontology 1
- 2 The argument from consciousness 28
- 3 John Searle and contingent correlation 53
- 4 Timothy O'Connor and emergent necessitation 70
- 5 Colin McGinn and mysterian "naturalism" 95
- 6 David Skrbina and panpsychism 114
- 7 Philip Clayton and pluralistic emergentist monism 135
- 8 Science and strong physicalism 156
- 9 AC, dualism and the fear of God 175
- Notes 195
- Bibliography 221
- Indexes 230
