The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life

Synopsis

The inspiration for the PBS series—the answers to life’s big questions from two geniuses with opposite views on the existence of God.Throughout the ages, many of the world’s greatest thinkers have wrestled with the concept of—and belief in—God. It may seem unlikely that any new arguments or insights could be raised, but the twentieth century managed to produce two brilliant men with two diametrically opposed views about the question of God: Sigmund Freud and C. S. Lewis. They never had an actual meeting, but in The Question of God, their arguments are placed side by side for the very first time.For more than twenty-five years, Armand Nicholi has taught a course at Harvard that compares the philosophical arguments of both men. In The Question of God, Dr. Nicholi presents the writings and letters of Lewis and Freud, allowing them to “speak” for themselves on the subject of belief and disbelief. Both men considered the problem of pain and suffering, the nature of love and sex, and the ultimate meaning of life and death—and each of them thought carefully about the alternatives to their positions.The inspiration for the PBS series of the same name, The Question of God does not presuppose which man—Freud the devout atheist or Lewis the atheist-turned-believer—is correct in his views. Rather, readers are urged to join Nicholi and his students and decide for themselves which path to follow.Praise for The Question of God“A marvelous new book that showcases the debate over such ultimate questions as God, love, and the meaning of life.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette“The Question of God is provocative and compellingly written.” —Francis Collins, National Public Radio“Nicholi has hit the nail on the head with this irresistible, expertly told story. Here in the lives of two real and recognizable geniuses can be found our own longing and search. I couldn’t put it down.” —Ken Burns

Copyright:

2002

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

304 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780743242233

Related ISBNs:

9780743247856

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster

Date of Addition:

11/01/24

Copyrighted By:

Armand Nicholi

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Religion and Spirituality, Philosophy

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