Erik J. Wielenberg draws on recent work in analytic philosophy and empirical moral psychology to defend non-theistic robust normative realism, according to which there are objective ethical features of the universe that do not depend on God for their existence. He goes on to develop an empirically-grounded account of human moral knowledge.
C. S. Lewis is one of the most beloved Christian apologists of the twentieth century; David Hume and Bertrand Russell are among Christianity’s most important critics. This book puts these three intellectual giants in conversation with one another on various important the existence of God, suffering, morality, reason, joy, miracles, and faith. Alongside irreconcilable differences, surprising areas of agreement emerge. Curious readers will find penetrating insights in the reasoned dialogue of these three great thinkers.
Challenging the notion that life is meaningless without God, Erik J. Wielenberg argues for the possibility of meaning, moral obligations, and virtue in a godless universe. He presents a naturalistic perspective on ethics, emphasizing that concepts like humility, charity, and hope can exist independently of the divine. Through his exploration, Wielenberg illustrates how virtue can be redefined outside a Christian framework, offering a compelling examination of ethics in a secular context. This thought-provoking work invites readers to reconsider the foundations of morality and meaning.
What is the Best Account of Objective Moral Values and Duties?
The debate centers on the contrasting views of theism and secularism regarding objective moral values and duties, featuring prominent philosophers William Lane Craig and Erik J. Wielenberg. Their discussion is enriched by responses from five additional leading philosophers, providing a comprehensive exploration of the moral implications of both perspectives. This dialogue invites readers to consider the foundational beliefs that shape moral understanding in a thought-provoking examination of ethics and philosophy.