Theology, Metaphysics, and Realism about Truth

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...

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Main Author: Slater, Michael R. 1976- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell [2019]
In: Modern theology
Year: 2019, Volume: 35, Issue: 2, Pages: 244-267
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Theology / Metaphysics / Existence of God / Realism / Truth
IxTheo Classification:NBC Doctrine of God
VA Philosophy
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1468-0025
Contains:Enthalten in: Modern theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/moth.12454