Routledge Consciousness and the Existence of God - Philosophy

Explore the deep connection between human awareness and divine existence in Consciousness and the Existence of God: A Theistic Argument. In this work from the Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Religion series, J.P. Moreland presents a compelling case for how finite, irreducible consciousness provides evidence for God. This book examines the complex relationship between mental states and physical processes. Moreland analyzes various philosophical frameworks to test their ability to explain the origin of consciousness. Readers will find a rigorous examination of diverse theories, including John Searle's contingent correlation and Timothy O'Connor's emergent necessitation. The text also addresses Colin McGinn's naturalism, David Skrbina's panpsychism, and Philip Clayton's pluralistic emergentist monism. Whether you are a student of theology or a scholar of the philosophy of religion, this book offers a detailed critique of rival approaches to consciousness. It provides a structured argument for theism by investigating whether consciousness can be explained through purely naturalistic means or if it points toward a higher reality.