Modern Atheism under its forms of Pantheism, Materialism, Secularism, Development, and Natural Laws
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Original author: James Buchanan
"Modern Atheism under its forms of Pantheism, Materialism, Secularism, Development, and Natural Laws" by James Buchanan is a theological treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work explores various schools of modern atheistic thought and examines their implications for the Christian faith. Through a thorough analysis, Buchanan aims to reinforce the validity of Theism by countering the prevalent atheistic ideologies of his time. The opening of the text serves as an introduction to the pressing need for a comprehensive understanding of atheism in a contemporary context. Buchanan discusses the importance of addressing not only the arguments of atheism but also the cultural and philosophical tides that foster such beliefs. He critiques the prevalent notion that atheism is not only an intellectual stance but is deeply rooted in a moral disconnect from God, leading individuals to deny divine existence to escape accountability. This introductory portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of atheistic theories, highlighting the urgency for defenders of theism to engage with these philosophical challenges.
Modern Atheism under its forms of Pantheism, Materialism, Secularism, Development, and Natural Laws, by James Buchanan. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #20233.
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25 Chapters
- 1.Introduction1,909 words
- 2.Chapter I: General View of Atheism9,587 words
- 3.Chapter II: Theories of Development754 words
- 4.Section I4,228 words
- 5.Section II7,603 words
- 6.Section III10,102 words
- 7.Section IV4,950 words
- 8.Chapter III: Theories of Pantheism4,062 words
- 9.Section I: The System of Spinoza6,104 words
- 10.Section II: Material or Hylozoic Pantheism1,602 words
- 11.Section III: Ideal Pantheism7,522 words
- 12.Chapter IV: Theories of Materialism992 words
- 13.Section I: Distinct Forms of Materialism4,553 words
- 14.Section II: Propositions on Materialism9,512 words
- 15.Section III4,628 words
- 16.Chapter V871 words
- 17.Section I3,718 words
- 18.Section II6,260 words
- 19.Section III: The Efficacy of Prayer6,458 words
- 20.Chapter VI: Theories of Chance and Fate6,076 words
- 21.Chapter VII: Theory of Religious Liberalism2,785 words
- 22.Chapter VIII: Theories of Certitude and Skepticism8,634 words
- 23.Chapter IX: Theory of Secularism.--G. J. Holyoake (1)8,858 words
- 24.Chapter IX: Theory of Secularism.--G. J. Holyoake (2)8,783 words
- 25.Chapter IX: Theory of Secularism.--G. J. Holyoake (3)7,770 words