02368cam a22003373u 4500 57773 UtSlPG 20260610134330.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Balfour, Arthur James, 1848-1930 Theism and Humanism : Being the Gifford Lectures Delivered at the University of Glasgow, 1914 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theism_and_Humanism Release date is 2018-08-25 Produced by Richard Hulse, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Theism and Humanism" by Arthur James Balfour is a philosophical work based on the Gifford Lectures delivered at the University of Glasgow in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricate relationship between belief in God and human experience, particularly focusing on the interplay between secular ethics, aesthetics, and theism. It aims to explore how inherent beliefs and values shape our understanding of both the natural and spiritual worlds. The opening of the text introduces readers to the context of Balfour's lectures, emphasizing his intention to bridge the gap between metaphysical questions and common belief. He reflects on the challenges that arise when attempting to engage the "plain man" in discussions about God and the universe, arguing that inevitable beliefs about reality, morality, and beauty form the core of his inquiry. Balfour sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how these beliefs are interconnected, laying a foundation for a philosophical argument that seeks to establish the relevance of theism in understanding human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Theism Naturalism Humanism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57773 98602 98602