Theological Reminiscences
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Theological Reminiscences (Toward Ecological Civilization) (Volume 4) Paperback – October 30, 2014
by John B. Cobb Jr. (Author)
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In these remarkably intimate and forthcoming “reminiscences,” theologian and philosopher John B. Cobb, Jr., reflects on major theological developments of the last sixty years, from the Latin American, feminist, and black liberation theologies, to Vatican II, the “death of God,” and the shift from existentialist to process philosophies. A major conviction of Cobb’s work—amply displayed in these reflections—is that theology must engage contemporary issues. To that end, he followed a transdisciplinary approach throughout his career, integrating insights from many different areas of study and bringing different specialized disciplines into fruitful communication. As a result, Cobb has been influential in a wide range of disciplines, including theology, ecology, economics, biology and social ethics. His descriptions of these encounters are rich in personal detail and refreshingly honest.
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John B. Cobb, Jr., is an American theologian, philosopher, and environmentalist. Described by historian Gary Dorrien as one of the two most important North American theologians of the twentieth century, Cobb is the preeminent scholar in the field of process philosophy and process theology, and the author of more than fifty books. In 2014, he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Cobb is a founding co-director of the Center for Process Studies and Professor Emeritus of Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate University.
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Series: Toward Ecological Civilization (Book 4)
Paperback: 316 pages
Publisher: Process Century Press (October 30, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1940447046
ISBN-13: 978-1940447049
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars This was a marvelous read and a joy! In fairnessReviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015
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This was a marvelous read and a joy! In fairness, I had John Cobb as a professor at Claremont 30 years ago and adored him then - even if I didn't understand a lot of what he was trying to share. To get to peek inside his head and heart as he reflects on his life and theological pursuits was wonderful. And his clarity of thought and theology, as always, is inspiring. Get this book - whether you know John or not!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh Theological WisdomReviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015
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Dr. Cobb, 90 as of 2/15, is unrelenting in pursuit of a healthy theology to support a healthy people on a healthy planet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cobb on the multiverse hypothesisReviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015
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John Cobb’s Theological Reminiscences provides an engaging account of memories from the various chapters of his life. One topic of potential interest to many readers would be his discussion of the hypothesis of a “multiverse,” according to which our universe is only one among billions of universes – indeed, “an infinite number of universes.” This hypothesis provides a way to avoid drawing a theistic conclusion from the fact, which science in recent decades has discovered, that our universe is “fine-tuned for life.” The multiverse hypothesis is designed to reconcile this fact with the belief that our universe came about purely from chance. According to this hypothesis, in Cobb’s words, “If there are an infinite number of universes, then the probability that one of them will be just like this is high.” Of course, the idea that there are an infinite number of universes of universes is, Cobb says, an incredible hypothesis. The only reason for its adoption is “the a priori belief that there is no God.”
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by John B. Cobb Jr. (Author)
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In these remarkably intimate and forthcoming “reminiscences,” theologian and philosopher John B. Cobb, Jr., reflects on major theological developments of the last sixty years, from the Latin American, feminist, and black liberation theologies, to Vatican II, the “death of God,” and the shift from existentialist to process philosophies. A major conviction of Cobb’s work—amply displayed in these reflections—is that theology must engage contemporary issues. To that end, he followed a transdisciplinary approach throughout his career, integrating insights from many different areas of study and bringing different specialized disciplines into fruitful communication. As a result, Cobb has been influential in a wide range of disciplines, including theology, ecology, economics, biology and social ethics. His descriptions of these encounters are rich in personal detail and refreshingly honest.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
John B. Cobb, Jr., is an American theologian, philosopher, and environmentalist. Described by historian Gary Dorrien as one of the two most important North American theologians of the twentieth century, Cobb is the preeminent scholar in the field of process philosophy and process theology, and the author of more than fifty books. In 2014, he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Cobb is a founding co-director of the Center for Process Studies and Professor Emeritus of Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate University.
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Series: Toward Ecological Civilization (Book 4)
Paperback: 316 pages
Publisher: Process Century Press (October 30, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1940447046
ISBN-13: 978-1940447049
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,719,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#2059 in Philosopher Biographies
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5.0 out of 5 stars This was a marvelous read and a joy! In fairnessReviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015
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This was a marvelous read and a joy! In fairness, I had John Cobb as a professor at Claremont 30 years ago and adored him then - even if I didn't understand a lot of what he was trying to share. To get to peek inside his head and heart as he reflects on his life and theological pursuits was wonderful. And his clarity of thought and theology, as always, is inspiring. Get this book - whether you know John or not!
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David Roy, Ph D
5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh Theological WisdomReviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015
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Dr. Cobb, 90 as of 2/15, is unrelenting in pursuit of a healthy theology to support a healthy people on a healthy planet.
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Ronald R. Cavanagh
5.0 out of 5 stars Five StarsReviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018
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This is one the best books of the decade.
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David R. Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars Cobb on the multiverse hypothesisReviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015
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John Cobb’s Theological Reminiscences provides an engaging account of memories from the various chapters of his life. One topic of potential interest to many readers would be his discussion of the hypothesis of a “multiverse,” according to which our universe is only one among billions of universes – indeed, “an infinite number of universes.” This hypothesis provides a way to avoid drawing a theistic conclusion from the fact, which science in recent decades has discovered, that our universe is “fine-tuned for life.” The multiverse hypothesis is designed to reconcile this fact with the belief that our universe came about purely from chance. According to this hypothesis, in Cobb’s words, “If there are an infinite number of universes, then the probability that one of them will be just like this is high.” Of course, the idea that there are an infinite number of universes of universes is, Cobb says, an incredible hypothesis. The only reason for its adoption is “the a priori belief that there is no God.”
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