"Theology as an Empirical Science"
This book is written by Douglas Clyde Macintosh, published in 1919, delves into the various theological methods and approaches that have been used throughout history. The author explores the different ways in which theology has been studied, including rationalistic, psychological, and pragmatic perspectives.
The book begins by discussing the different theological methods, such as rationalistic and empirical, and how they have been used to study theology. Macintosh examines the presuppositions of theology and how they relate to other empirical sciences. He discusses the possibility of empirical knowledge and the scientific attitude towards evidence.
In the following chapters, Macintosh explores the pertinent results of other sciences and how they can be applied to theology. He provides a summary of general results and a more detailed statement of results as they relate to theology. The author also examines the miraculous element in theology and discusses the irreducible minimum of assured fact.
Overall, "Theology as an Empirical Science" provides a comprehensive overview of the different theological methods and approaches that have been used throughout history. Macintosh's exploration of the presuppositions of theology and its relation to other empirical sciences offers valuable insights into the study of theology as a science.
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