Modern Scepticism and Modern Faith

Modern Scepticism and Modern Faith is a book written by Alfred Williams Momerie, a Scottish theologian and philosopher. The book was first published in 1892 and has since been considered a classic in the field of religious philosophy. In this book, Momerie explores the relationship between scepticism and faith in the modern world. He argues that scepticism, which is the questioning of traditional beliefs and values, is a natural and necessary part of human thought. However, he also contends that faith, which is the belief in something beyond what can be proven by reason or evidence, is equally important.Momerie examines various forms of scepticism, including scientific scepticism, religious scepticism, and philosophical scepticism, and explains how they can be reconciled with faith. He also discusses the role of reason and intuition in religious belief, as well as the importance of personal experience and moral values.Throughout the book, Momerie draws on a wide range of sources, including classical philosophy, modern science, and religious texts, to support his arguments. He writes in a clear and accessible style, making this book suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the relationship between scepticism and faith in the modern world.1910. From the Preface: With his usual critical power and insight Dr. Momerie shows in these Essays that the supposed antagonism between Science and Religion arises from a misconception of both; that if Science and Religion be properly understood, each will appear as the necessary complement of the other. He affirms boldly that Law and God, Evolution and Design, Reason and Faith, the Natural and Supernatural, so far from being contradictory, actually imply and involve each other. After enlarging upon this, he brushes aside the fallacy that, while the sole requisite for Religion is faith, the sole requisite for Science is reason. He proves, on the contrary, that there can be no Religion apart from reason, no Science apart from faith. Contents: The Spirit of Enquiry; The Magnitude of the Universe; The Uniformity of the Universe; The Continuity of the Universe; The Rationality of the Universe; The Forces of the Universe; or, the Immanence of God; The Trustworthiness of the Universe; The Duration of the Universe; and The Righteousness of the Universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.