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How to Think About God: A Guide for the 20th-Century Pagan Paperback – July 16, 1991

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Dr. Adler, in his discussion, extends and modernizes the argument for the existence of God developed by Aristotle and Aquinas. Without relying on faith, mysticism, or science (none of which, according to Dr. Adler, can prove or disprove the existence of God), he uses a rationalist argument to lead the reader to a point where he or she can see that the existence of God is not necessarily dependent upon a suspension of disbelief. Dr. Adler provides a nondogmatic exposition of the principles behind the belief that God, or some other supernatural cause, has to exist in some form. Through concise and lucid arguments, Dr. Adler shapes a highly emotional and often erratic conception of God into a credible and understandable concept for the lay person.
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  6. ISBN-10
    0020160224
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0020160229
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Dr. Adler, in his discussion, extends and modernizes the argument for the existence of God developed by Aristotle and Aquinas. Without relying on faith, mysticism, or science (none of which, according to Dr. Adler, can prove or disprove the existence of God), he uses a rationalist argument to lead the reader to a point where he or she can see that the existence of God is not necessarily dependent upon a suspension of disbelief. Dr. Adler provides a nondogmatic exposition of the principles behind the belief that God, or some other supernatural cause, has to exist in some form. Through concise and lucid arguments, Dr. Adler shapes a highly emotional and often erratic conception of God into a credible and understandable concept for the lay person.

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Dr. Mortimer J. Adler was Chairman of the Board of the Encyclopedia Britannica, Director of the Institute for Philosophical Research, Honorary Trustee of the Aspen Institute, and authored more than fifty books. He died in 2001.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Touchstone; Reprint edition (July 16, 1991)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 180 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0020160224
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0020160229
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.5 x 5.5 x 8.25 inches
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Mortimer Jerome Adler (December 28, 1902 - June 28, 2001) was an American philosopher, educator, and popular author. As a philosopher he worked within the Aristotelian and Thomistic traditions. He lived for the longest stretches in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and San Mateo. He worked for Columbia University, the University of Chicago, Encyclopædia Britannica, and Adler's own Institute for Philosophical Research. Adler was married twice and had four children.

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drlarry
5.0 out of 5 stars Terriffic - Highly recommended
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Dr. Adler (RIP) makes improtant and complex ideas accessible to the likes of common people as me (I'm 2/3 through my 3rd read). This examination of the existance of God does not require adherence to any religious dogma. It makes a case for the existance of God beyond a reasonable doubt or at least the preponderance of the evidence. While it makes the case for the exictance of a "clock maker." It does not make any claims about his/her moral goodness. For that you need to sign on to belief in a religious doctrine. I hope others enjoy this work as much as I have.
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Tony & Joanie Hansen
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, as is anything penned by this author
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Excellent book, as is anything penned by this author. How rare voices like his are in this day... Excellent service, product better than described. Vey pleased with all aspects of this transaction.
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Danny Sosa
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
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It was lots of fun reading. But must clarify that it is not a simple book to read. What made me love it? Well, motivated me to read more on the subject of the proof of God by rational thought.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
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Really deep. I'm a really big fan of Mortimer Adler and this was a really incredible and really inspiring present.
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Tilden Atwell
5.0 out of 5 stars The best Adler book
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Adler displays his brilliant metaphysical mind.
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Brent Wiley
4.0 out of 5 stars Proof of God
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2012
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Adler wrote this book for non-Christinas (in fact he wrote it for anyone who is not Christian, Jewish or Muslim) demonstrating how and why a belief in God is both logical and rational. It is well written and clearly argued.
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