The Chronicles of the Making of a Philosopher: Book the Third - THEODICY - the Human Hope for a Rational Faith or I Believe that I May Know Part 1

Systems Management Institute Press · Mar 1, 1974

Thus far, in The Chronicles of The Making Of A Philosopher, the author has explained all the events in his life that led up to him becoming a philosopher - that is, a lover of wisdom, a seeker of The True. And the author invited all to do the same - to be come seekers of The True. But that was in Book One of the Chronicles.

In Book Two of the Chronicles, the author explained something about the more formal aspects of philosophy itself. The differences which separate the various philosophic sciences were explained, and the author even did a little philosophizing on his own. And others were invited along for the ride, even though the ride could have become a bit rough along the way. Finally, the second book of the Chronicles mentioned something of the more traditional and historical questions which philosophy always seems to be probing. And the volume concluded with an introduction to Logic and Metaphysics. This introduction, consisting of the last two chapters of the work, gave definitions and examples of these two philosophic sciences, and encouraged others to do more work in these areas on their own. The author anticipated that perhaps these last two chapters of Book Two, Part One of the philosophy section of the Chronicles, would provide the readers with a firmer foundation from which to explore some of the other volumes of the Chronicles.

Furthermore, this book just like the first two, will require patience. For it, too, approaches its topic from an attitude which requires a mature thought and effort on the reader’s part. After all, the material of the book is a new way for most of looking at an old topic, the existence of God. Thus, statements should have some uncommon meanings now and then, and one should only strive to understand what point the author is attempting to make.