Presenting the truth about
Questions about God
The Reality of Spirit
The Meaning of Life
Religion
Free Will
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Here are some answers to those who have questions about God. That is done in the three books comprising The Meaning of the Universe. The idea of spirit will be examined as well as other philosophical issues. Other writing of Louis Lopez is later included.
The trilogy, The Meaning of the Universe, will try to understand the status of humans (and similar creatures) in the universe. Findings will be based on the best available evidence rather than on venerated tradition or on outcomes that make people feel comfortable. The evidentiary approach will place great weight on the information provided by science. The philosophical system will be what could be called an analytic metaphysical one rather than a speculative one. It will strive for a wide-ranging (synoptic) vision in undertaking a comprehensive survey of information that has been put to a vigorous test for veracity. The trilogy will try to assess the final impact of all this information on human life.
Here are summaries of each book.
Book 1, The Predominance of the Physical World, will provide evidence that there is a physical universe existing in space and that correspondingly our world is a physical one that supports everything on it. It will be examined whether there is a spiritual or mental substance apart from physical substance. Claims will be questioned of nonmaterialists who believe that all that exists is spirit and that there is nothing material. Chapters 3 and 4 will set out the most basic observations a person can make about nearby objects and their own existence and then examine the composition of objects. Several chapters that follow will provide a brief look at different scientific areas to see what light they cast on the substance of the world. A possible solution to the mind-body problem will be offered. The question of whether God could be material will be examined. An attempt will be made to come up with an acceptable definition of matter, along with an examination of the nature of space, time, and mathematics. In philosophical terms, this book will try to show that the philosophical doctrine of physicalism is the correct one, as opposed to idealism and dualism. It should also show that the universe can be explained completely in physical terms rather than in God terms.
Book 2, Knowledge and Free Choice, will approach some traditional philosophical problems that need close attention. It will first delve into epistemology, the study of knowledge. Certain issues need to be considered, including some that bear relation to the special knowledge claimed by religious people. It is common for people in everyday life to assume that others are in full control of their actions and that they should be held responsible whenever they cause harm to others. In opposition, the doctrine of determinism holds that actions cannot be controlled. Accordingly, an attempt will be made to gain an understanding of free will.
Book 3, The Search for God, will be an exploration of the mystery of God. It will begin with some traditional topics in the philosophy of religion, such as evaluation of the proofs of the existence of God. It will assess what kind of world God wanted to create. Divine punishment will be considered in connection with free will. A basic ethical rule that applies widely will be proposed. The book will finally attempt to come up with the most accurate picture of God based on the evidence available and to assess how humans can respond to such a picture.
The Contents (in links)
The Meaning of the Universe: a Philosophical Trilogy
Predominance of the Physical World Book I, Part I
Predominance of the Physical World Book I, Part 2
Knowledge and Freedom of Choice Book II, Part 1
Knowledge and Freedom of Choice Book II, Part 2
The Search for God Book III, Part 1
The Search for God Book III, Part 2
The Greatest Country in the World (a Vietnam War novel)
The Greatest Country in the World (Part 1)
The Greatest Country in the World (Part 2)
American Gothic: a Real Horror Story (an '80's novel)
The Good Life, Chapter 1 (a novel)
The Goal of Contract Remedies (a law article)
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