The Wish To Believe

""The Wish to Believe"" is a philosophical work written by Wilfrid Philip Ward in 1885. The book is a discussion on the temper of mind that a reasonable man should have when undertaking a religious inquiry. Ward explores the idea that there is a natural desire in humans to believe in something greater than themselves, and that this wish to believe is a necessary component of religious inquiry. He argues that reason and faith are not mutually exclusive, and that one can use reason to support their beliefs. Ward also examines the role of doubt in religious inquiry and discusses the importance of intellectual honesty in the pursuit of truth. Overall, ""The Wish to Believe"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between reason and faith, and the importance of maintaining an open mind when undertaking a religious inquiry.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.