Nature, Man and God

Nature, Man and God is a philosophical work written by William Temple, an influential theologian and philosopher of the 20th century. The book explores the relationship between nature, humanity, and God, and offers a unique perspective on the interplay between these three entities. Temple argues that nature is not simply a passive backdrop to human existence, but rather an active force that shapes and influences human behavior. He also explores the concept of God as a transcendent being that exists beyond the natural world, but is still intimately connected to it. Throughout the book, Temple draws on a range of philosophical and theological traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism, to explore these complex ideas. He also examines the role of science in understanding the natural world, and how it can be reconciled with religious belief. Overall, Nature, Man and God is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a fresh perspective on some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, or the relationship between humanity and the natural world.This work contains the Gifford Lectures delivered in the University of Glasgow in the academic years 1932-1933 and 1933-1934. Mr. Temple's purpose has not been to construct, stage by stage, a philosophic fabric where each conclusion becomes the basis of the next advance. Partial Contents: distinction between natural and revealed religion; tension between philosophy and religion; mathematics, logic and history; world as apprehended; truth and beauty; moral goodness; process, mind and value; freedom and determination; transcendence of the immanent; spiritual authority and religious experience; finitude and evil; divine grace and human freedom; commonwealth of value; meaning of history; moral and religious conditions of eternal life; sacramental universe; hunger of natural religion.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.