Theology, Metaphysics, and Realism about Truth
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20459085 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael R Slater (0000-0002-2803-0338, Department of Theology Georgetown University Box 571135 Washington DC 20057‐1135 USA), Michael Slater (0000-0003-2828-9689, Georgetown University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 244-267 |
| Publication date | 2019-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Modern Theology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0266-7177 • E-ISSN: 1468-0025 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/moth.12454 |
| OpenAlex | W2896760494 |
| Language | EN |
This essay examines the theological grounds for rejecting metaphysics and the correspondence theory of truth, and argues that while there are good grounds for rejecting a certain kind of metaphysically oriented theology, metaphysics per se is neither objectionable nor avoidable in Christian theology. In the process, it also defends a realist conception of truth against some recent theological criticisms, and argues that a commitment to a modest version of metaphysical realism and realism about truth is not only philosophically tenable, but also theologically preferable to non‐realist views
Epistemology · Metaphysics · Realism · Theology · Philosophy · Theology and Philosophy of Evil
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |