The Substitutes For God

The Substitutes For God is a philosophical book written by Edgar Sheffield Brightman. The book explores the different ways in which people have tried to replace God with other things, such as science, reason, and humanism. Brightman argues that these substitutes are ultimately unsatisfactory and unable to provide the same sense of purpose and meaning that religion offers.The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, Brightman examines the historical and cultural context of the idea of God, and how it has been challenged and replaced over time. He looks at the rise of science and humanism, and how they have attempted to provide alternative explanations for the world and human existence.In the second part of the book, Brightman delves deeper into the limitations of these substitutes for God. He argues that science and reason are unable to provide answers to questions about morality and purpose, and that humanism is ultimately empty without a belief in something greater than oneself.In the final part of the book, Brightman offers his own perspective on the role of religion in modern society. He argues that while religion may not provide all the answers, it is still an important source of meaning and purpose for many people, and that it should be respected and valued as such.Overall, The Substitutes For God is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges readers to think deeply about the nature of belief and the role of religion in our lives.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Problem of God, by Edgar Sheffield Brightman. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766142809.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.