Defining Love
A Philosophical, Scientific, and Theological Engagement
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
| Author: | Thomas Jay Oord | ISBN: | 9781441212344 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group | Publication: | June 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Brazos Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Thomas Jay Oord |
| ISBN: | 9781441212344 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication: | June 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Brazos Press |
| Language: | English |
Some scientific studies suggest that human beings are innately selfish and that Christian virtues like self-sacrifice are a delusion. In this intriguing volume, esteemed theologian Thomas Jay Oord interprets the scientific research and responds from a theological and philosophical standpoint, providing a state-of-the-art overview of love and altruism studies. He offers a definition of love that is scientifically, theologically, and philosophically adequate. As Oord helps readers arrive at a clearer understanding of the definition, recipients, and forms of love, he mounts a case for Christian agape and ultimately for a loving God.
Some scientific studies suggest that human beings are innately selfish and that Christian virtues like self-sacrifice are a delusion. In this intriguing volume, esteemed theologian Thomas Jay Oord interprets the scientific research and responds from a theological and philosophical standpoint, providing a state-of-the-art overview of love and altruism studies. He offers a definition of love that is scientifically, theologically, and philosophically adequate. As Oord helps readers arrive at a clearer understanding of the definition, recipients, and forms of love, he mounts a case for Christian agape and ultimately for a loving God.
