Publisher's Synopsis
The Meaning of God in Human Experience: A Philosophic Study of Religion is a book written by William Ernest Hocking, which explores the nature of God and religion from a philosophical perspective. In this book, Hocking delves into the human experience of religion and how it shapes our understanding of the divine. He examines the different ways in which people have sought to understand God throughout history, including through myth, ritual, and theology. Hocking also explores the relationship between religion and morality, arguing that religion provides a framework for ethical behavior and that our understanding of God is intimately tied to our sense of right and wrong. He also touches on the role of religion in society, and how it can both unite and divide people. Throughout the book, Hocking draws on a range of philosophical and religious traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism. He offers a nuanced and thoughtful exploration of the meaning of God in human experience, and his insights are sure to be of interest to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of religion and spirituality.1924. With the general dissatisfaction with idealism, and in our unclear efforts to win elsewhere a positive groundwork for religion, Mr. Hocking found the sufficient warrant for such a study as this book undertakes. it inquires what, in terms of experience, its God means and has meant to mankind (for surely religion rises out of experience and pays back into it again): and it proposes, by aid of the labors of all co-workers, critics and criticized alike, to find the foundations of this religion, whether within reason or beyond. Contents: religion as seen in its effects; religious feeling and religious theory; the need of God; how men know God; worship and the mystics; fruits of religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
