Problems of Immanence: studies critical and constructive
by OpenStories
Original author: Joseph Warschauer
"Problems of Immanence: Studies Critical and Constructive" by Joseph Warschauer is a theological examination written in the early 20th century. This work engages with the doctrine of Divine immanence, exploring its philosophical implications and addressing prevalent misconceptions surrounding it. The author seeks to differentiate genuine interpretations of immanence from its misrepresentations, ultimately arguing for the preservation of the idea of a personal, transcendent God. The opening of this text presents the author's motivation and the historical context of the doctrine of Divine immanence, which Warschauer asserts has gained renewed attention yet suffers from misinterpretation. He emphasizes the critical need to "safeguard and vindicate" essential tenets of faith, including God's personal nature and the existence of evil, from the errors of an overly monistic philosophy. Throughout the preface and introduction, the author sets the stage for a detailed exploration of various theological positions, setting his book within a broader conversation on the interface between modern thought and religious belief.
Problems of Immanence: studies critical and constructive, by Joseph Warschauer. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #21496.
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14 Chapters
- 1.Preface1,265 words
- 2.Introduction: Divine Immanence2,707 words
- 3.Chapter I: Some Problems of Immanence4,330 words
- 4.Chapter II: Pantheism: the Suicide of Religion2,754 words
- 5.Chapter III: The Ethics of Monism2,564 words
- 6.Chapter IV: Monism and the Individual2,259 words
- 7.Chapter V: The Divine Personality2,959 words
- 8.Chapter VI: EVIL versus DIVINE GOODNESS3,253 words
- 9.Chapter VII: EVIL versus DIVINE GOODNESS (Continued)4,358 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: The Denial of Evil5,354 words
- 11.Chapter IX: Determinism7,405 words
- 12.Chapter X: Morality as a Religion5,029 words
- 13.Chapter XI: Problems of Prayer6,514 words
- 14.Chapter XII: Immortality5,852 words