It was with much anticipation that I began reading Victor Reppert's book C.S. Lewis's Dangerous Idea: In Defense of the Argument from Reason. Shortly after discovering the discipline of apologetics, theArgument from Reason (AFR) was one of the first arguments I remember coming across and I recall wondering, "Why don't more apologists use this argument?"
It was with this question, and others like it, that I began reading Reppert's book and not only did I find the answers to a number of my questions, but it became apparent to this reviewer that the AFR is a much richer argument than I had previously imagined. However, I want to be sure to point out that this book is not just for those interested in the AFR. Lewis enthusiasts will also greatly benefit from it's pages as Reppert addresses questions about Lewis's apologetic methodology and further dispels some of the various myths that surround Lewis and his history. These include Lewis's supposed loss of confidence in apologetic arguments and the popular claim that philosopher Elizabeth Anscombe demonstrated Lewis's AFR to be invalid.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
Book Review: C.S. Lewis's Dangerous Idea: In Defense of the Argument from Reason by Victor Reppert
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apologetics
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argument from reason
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Book Reviews
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C.S. Lewis
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Victor Reppert
Monday, June 18, 2012
Philosopher Interview: Victor Reppert
Today's interview is with Christian philosopher Victor Reppert, author of C. S. Lewis's Dangerous Idea: In Defense of the Argument from Reason. He talks about his background and the development of the argument from reason, C.S. Lewis's formulation of the argument, the difficulties for naturalism to account for thought, objections to the argument, and more. Victor's blog is here.
Full Interview MP3 Audio here. (1hr 6min)
Enjoy.
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Full Interview MP3 Audio here. (1hr 6min)
Enjoy.
Subscribe to the Apologetics 315 Interviews podcast here or in iTunes.
Topics:
Apologist Interviews
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argument from reason
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Philosophy
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Victor Reppert