Evaluates "a priori" proofs from St. Anselm to Kurt Gödel, which argue that the very definition of God as a "greatest conceivable being" necessitates His existence.
The book is structured into several key sections that analyze the logical validity of various theological positions: Logic and Theism: Arguments For and Against Bel...
Focuses on logical challenges to the existence of God, often centered on the problem of evil or internal inconsistencies within the divine attributes. Evaluates "a priori" proofs from St
Examines the work of Thomas Aquinas and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, focusing on the "First Cause" and the Principle of Sufficient Reason . Examines the work of Thomas Aquinas and Gottfried
Analyzes teleological arguments (evidence of design in the universe) and the logical weight of reported miracles. Arguments Against Theism (Chapters 7–8):
Sobel utilizes advanced formal systems to critique these arguments, making the book a significant resource for logicians and mathematicians: Logic and Theism: Arguments for and against Beliefs in God