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Theology as Empirical Science

Theology as Empirical Science

Macintosh, Douglas Clyde

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Religion General General Christianity

ISBN10: 1026035090
ISBN13: 9781026035092
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Theology as Empirical Science presents a groundbreaking exploration into the intersection of religious belief and scientific methodology. In this influential work, Douglas Clyde Macintosh argues that theology should not be viewed merely as a collection of dogmas or speculative philosophies, but rather as a science based on empirical data derived from religious experience. By applying the rigors of the scientific method to the study of God and spiritual phenomena, Macintosh seeks to provide a verifiable foundation for religious knowledge that can stand alongside the natural sciences.

The text delves into the nature of religious intuition, the laws of spiritual life, and the objective reality of a divine power. Macintosh meticulously categorizes religious data, attempting to distinguish between subjective feelings and objective truths through systematic observation and induction. This approach marked a significant shift in early 20th-century thought, contributing to the development of empirical theology and influencing the broader philosophy of religion.

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