Divine Hiddenness

Introduces the hiddenness argument, as presented by John Schellenberg, and its up-to-date discussion.

Veronika Weidner (Author)

9781108711791, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 27 May 2021

75 pages
22.8 x 15.2 x 0.4 cm, 0.103 kg

This Element provides an introduction to the hiddenness argument, as presented by John Schellenberg, and its up-to-date discussion in a comprehensible way. It concludes with a brief assessment of where things stand, from the author's point of view, and why divine hiddenness should not reduce a reflective theist's confidence in theism.

1. The Hiddenness of God in the Hiddenness Argument
2. The Premises of the Hiddenness Argument
3. Comparisons to the Argument from Evil
4. Other Types of Hiddenness Arguments
5. A Brief Assessment.

Subject Areas: Theology [HRLB], Philosophy of religion [HRAB], Religion: general [HRA], Philosophy [HP]