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Brian Davies (philosopher)

April 08, 2024

Brian Evan Anthony Davies OP (born 1951) is a British philosopher, Roman Catholic priest, and friar. He is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University (since 1995), and author of An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion, now in its fourth English edition, which has been translated into five languages.

The Reverend

Brian Davies

OP
Born
Brian Evan Anthony Davies

1951 (age 72–73)
NationalityBritish
Ecclesiastical career
ReligionChristianity (Roman Catholic)
ChurchLatin Church
Academic background
Alma mater
ThesisReasons and Belief[1] (1976)
Influences
Academic work
Discipline
Sub-discipline
School or traditionAnalytical Thomism
Institutions
Doctoral studentsMark Wynn[2]

Education edit

Brian Davies studied theology at the University of Bristol[3] (BA 1972) and undertook graduate studies at King's College London (MTh, 1973; Tutorial Assistant, 1974–6; PhD, 1976).[4]

Teaching edit

He spent the period 1982–95 at the University of Oxford. Throughout those years he was a lecturer in theology and philosophy at Blackfriars, Oxford. Davies was also Tutor in Theology, St Benet's Hall and a member of the Faculty of Theology (1983–95); Regent of Studies of the English Dominican Province (1988–95); University Research Lecturer (1993–95); and member of the Sub-Faculty of Philosophy (1994–95).[4]

In 1994 Davies was appointed Regent of Blackfriars and, as a Head of House, received the degree of Master of Arts by Special Decree by the University of Oxford. In 1995 he took up his current appointment at Fordham University.[3] He held Visiting Professorships at the Beda College, Rome (Spring 1987 and Spring 1988), Fordham University (July–August 1987, July–August 1988, and Fall 1994), and Candler School of Theology, Emory University (Spring 1993).[4]

Problem of evil edit

Davies takes influence from Thomas Aquinas and is a proponent of classical theism. To solve the problem of evil, Davies has argued that God is not a created person or moral agent and is therefore not responsible for evil in the way that creatures are. God the creator and sustainer of the universe is not existent among others so cannot be expected to conform to moral standards external to himself.[5] In 2008, Davies stated:

I want to reject the theistic and nontheistic discussions of God and evil that start from the presupposition that God is the sort of thing I am, a moral agent subject to duties and obligations [...] If someone said, 'Oh well, the tsunamis prove that God isn’t doing what he ought to do,' I am going to describe that comment as very misguided since it does not make sense to suggest that God is subject to moral obligations.[6]

Notable writings and editorial work edit

As author
  • An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1982; revised edition, 1993; 3rd edition 2003; 4th edition 2020; Korean translation, 1996; Romanian translation, 1996; Ukrainian translation, 1996; Hungarian translation, 1999; Polish translation 2006)
  • Thinking About God (Geoffrey Chapman: London, 1985)
  • The Thought of Thomas Aquinas (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1992)
  • Aquinas (Continuum: London and New York, 2002)
  • Aquinas: An Introduction (Continuum: London and New York, 2003)
  • The Reality of God and the Problem of Evil (Continuum: London and New York, 2006)
  • Thomas Aquinas on God and Evil (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2011)
  • Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologiae: A Guide and Commentary (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2014)
  • Thomas Aquinas's Summa Contra Gentiles: A Guide and Commentary (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2016)

He has also contributed:

As editor
  • Language, Meaning and God: Essays in honour of Herbert McCabe O.P. (Geoffrey Chapman: London, 1987)
  • With G.R. Evans, Anselm of Canterbury: The Major Works (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1998)
  • Philosophy of Religion: A Guide to the Subject (Geoffrey Chapman: London, 1998)
  • Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2000)
  • The De Malo of Thomas Aquinas (tr. Richard Regan; ed., Introduction, and Notes Brian Davies) (Oxford University Press: New York and Oxford, 2001)
  • Thomas Aquinas: Contemporary Philosophical Perspectives (Oxford University Press: New York and Oxford, 2002)
  • With Brian Leftow, The Cambridge Companion to Anselm (Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 2004)
  • Aquinas's “Summa Theologiae”: Critical Essays (Rowman and Littlefield: Lanham, Boulder, New York, Toronto, Oxford, 2005)
  • With Brian Leftow, Aquinas: “Summa Theologiae”, Questions on God (Cambridge University Press: Cambridge 2006)
  • With Eleonore Stump, The Oxford Handbook of Aquinas (Oxford University Press, 2012)

Davies also edits the Outstanding Christian Thinkers series (Continuum: London and New York, 1989–2004), having overseen the publication of twenty-eight volumes, and of the Great Medieval Thinkers, published by Oxford University Press. He was Book Reviews Editor for New Blackfriars (1979–95) and a member of the editorial board for Religious Studies (2000–6). He is now Associate European Editor (since 1992) for the International Philosophical Quarterly.

As literary executor for the late Herbert McCabe (died 2001), Davies edited and published five volumes of work that McCabe left at the time of his death: God Still Matters (Continuum: London and New York, 2002); God, Christ and Us (Continuum: London and New York, 2003); The Good Life: Ethics and the Pursuit of Happiness (Continuum: London and New York, 2005); Faith Within Reason (Continuum: London and New York, 2007); and On Aquinas (Continuum: London and New York, 2008).

Bibliography edit

Books edit

  • An introduction to the philosophy of religion. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 1982.[a]
  • Thinking About God (Geoffrey Chapman: London, 1985)
  • The Thought of Thomas Aquinas (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1992)
  • Aquinas (Continuum: London and New York, 2002)
  • Aquinas: An Introduction (Continuum: London and New York, 2003)
  • The Reality of God and the Problem of Evil (Continuum: London and New York, 2006)
  • Thomas Aquinas on God and Evil (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2011)
  • Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologiae: A Guide and Commentary (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2014)
  • Thomas Aquinas's Summa Contra Gentiles: A Guide and Commentary (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2016)
Edited
  • Language, Meaning and God: Essays in honour of Herbert McCabe O.P. (Geoffrey Chapman: London, 1987)
  • With G.R. Evans, Anselm of Canterbury: The Major Works (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1998)
  • Philosophy of Religion: A Guide to the Subject (Geoffrey Chapman: London, 1998)
  • Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2000)
  • The De Malo of Thomas Aquinas (tr. Richard Regan; ed., Introduction, and Notes Brian Davies) (Oxford University Press: New York and Oxford, 2001)
  • Thomas Aquinas: Contemporary Philosophical Perspectives (Oxford University Press: New York and Oxford, 2002)
  • With Brian Leftow, The Cambridge Companion to Anselm (Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 2004)
  • Aquinas's “Summa Theologiae”: Critical Essays (Rowman and Littlefield: Lanham, Boulder, New York, Toronto, Oxford, 2005)
  • With Brian Leftow, Aquinas: “Summa Theologiae”, Questions on God (Cambridge University Press: Cambridge 2006)
  • With Eleonore Stump, The Oxford Handbook of Aquinas (Oxford University Press, 2012)

Articles edit

  • "Comment : God's sex or gender". New Blackfriars. 102 (1098): 157–159. March 2021.
  • "Comment : the hiddenness of God". New Blackfriars. 102 (1102): 853–856. November 2021.

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Notes
  1. ^ Revised edition, 1993; 3rd edition 2003; 4th edition 2020; Korean translation, 1996; Romanian translation, 1996; Ukrainian translation, 1996; Hungarian translation, 1999; Polish translation 2006)

References edit

  1. ^ Davies, Brian Evan Anthony (1976). Reasons and Belief: The Case for Natural Theology (PhD thesis). London: King's College, London. OCLC 71798952. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Professor Mark Wynn". Faculty of Theology and Religion. Oxford: University of Oxford. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  3. ^ a b Philosophy of Religion
  4. ^ a b c Fordham Philosophy Department
  5. ^ Burns, Elizabeth (2008). "Reviewed Work: The Reality of God and the Problem of Evil by Brian Davies". Religious Studies. 44 (1): 118–123.
  6. ^ "On God and Evil: Philosopher-Priest Revisits an Age-Old Question". Fordham News. Retrieved 24 August 2021.

April 08, 2024
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Brian Evan Anthony Davies OP born 1951 is a British philosopher Roman Catholic priest and friar He is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Fordham University since 1995 and author of An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion now in its fourth English edition which has been translated into five languages The ReverendBrian DaviesOPBornBrian Evan Anthony Davies1951 age 72 73 NationalityBritishEcclesiastical careerReligionChristianity Roman Catholic ChurchLatin ChurchAcademic backgroundAlma materUniversity of Bristol BA King s College London MTh ThesisReasons and Belief 1 1976 InfluencesG E M Anscombe Thomas Aquinas Peter Geach Herbert McCabe Alvin Plantinga Richard SwinburneAcademic workDisciplinePhilosophytheologySub disciplineMedieval philosophyphilosophy of religionSchool or traditionAnalytical ThomismInstitutionsBlackfriars OxfordUniversity of OxfordFordham UniversityDoctoral studentsMark Wynn 2 Contents 1 Education 2 Teaching 3 Problem of evil 4 Notable writings and editorial work 5 Bibliography 5 1 Books 5 2 Articles 6 ReferencesEducation editBrian Davies studied theology at the University of Bristol 3 BA 1972 and undertook graduate studies at King s College London MTh 1973 Tutorial Assistant 1974 6 PhD 1976 4 Teaching editHe spent the period 1982 95 at the University of Oxford Throughout those years he was a lecturer in theology and philosophy at Blackfriars Oxford Davies was also Tutor in Theology St Benet s Hall and a member of the Faculty of Theology 1983 95 Regent of Studies of the English Dominican Province 1988 95 University Research Lecturer 1993 95 and member of the Sub Faculty of Philosophy 1994 95 4 In 1994 Davies was appointed Regent of Blackfriars and as a Head of House received the degree of Master of Arts by Special Decree by the University of Oxford In 1995 he took up his current appointment at Fordham University 3 He held Visiting Professorships at the Beda College Rome Spring 1987 and Spring 1988 Fordham University July August 1987 July August 1988 and Fall 1994 and Candler School of Theology Emory University Spring 1993 4 Problem of evil editDavies takes influence from Thomas Aquinas and is a proponent of classical theism To solve the problem of evil Davies has argued that God is not a created person or moral agent and is therefore not responsible for evil in the way that creatures are God the creator and sustainer of the universe is not existent among others so cannot be expected to conform to moral standards external to himself 5 In 2008 Davies stated I want to reject the theistic and nontheistic discussions of God and evil that start from the presupposition that God is the sort of thing I am a moral agent subject to duties and obligations If someone said Oh well the tsunamis prove that God isn t doing what he ought to do I am going to describe that comment as very misguided since it does not make sense to suggest that God is subject to moral obligations 6 Notable writings and editorial work editAs authorAn Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion Oxford University Press Oxford 1982 revised edition 1993 3rd edition 2003 4th edition 2020 Korean translation 1996 Romanian translation 1996 Ukrainian translation 1996 Hungarian translation 1999 Polish translation 2006 Thinking About God Geoffrey Chapman London 1985 The Thought of Thomas Aquinas Oxford University Press Oxford 1992 Aquinas Continuum London and New York 2002 Aquinas An Introduction Continuum London and New York 2003 The Reality of God and the Problem of Evil Continuum London and New York 2006 Thomas Aquinas on God and Evil Oxford University Press Oxford 2011 Thomas Aquinas s Summa Theologiae A Guide and Commentary Oxford University Press Oxford 2014 Thomas Aquinas s Summa Contra Gentiles A Guide and Commentary Oxford University Press Oxford 2016 He has also contributed more than twenty chapters or articles to books more than seventy articles in scholarly journals including New Blackfriars The Downside Review The Clergy Review Irish Theological Quarterly The Monist Philosophy Theology Cogito International Philosophical Quarterly Sophia Revue Internationale de Philosophie and Think book reviews in Anglican Theological Review Faith and Philosophy Journal of Theological Studies The Philosophical Review Theology Today and The Thomist numerous contributions in The Times The Tablet and the Times Literary Supplement As editorLanguage Meaning and God Essays in honour of Herbert McCabe O P Geoffrey Chapman London 1987 With G R Evans Anselm of Canterbury The Major Works Oxford University Press Oxford 1998 Philosophy of Religion A Guide to the Subject Geoffrey Chapman London 1998 Philosophy of Religion A Guide and Anthology Oxford University Press Oxford 2000 The De Malo of Thomas Aquinas tr Richard Regan ed Introduction and Notes Brian Davies Oxford University Press New York and Oxford 2001 Thomas Aquinas Contemporary Philosophical Perspectives Oxford University Press New York and Oxford 2002 With Brian Leftow The Cambridge Companion to Anselm Cambridge University Press Cambridge 2004 Aquinas s Summa Theologiae Critical Essays Rowman and Littlefield Lanham Boulder New York Toronto Oxford 2005 With Brian Leftow Aquinas Summa Theologiae Questions on God Cambridge University Press Cambridge 2006 With Eleonore Stump The Oxford Handbook of Aquinas Oxford University Press 2012 Davies also edits the Outstanding Christian Thinkers series Continuum London and New York 1989 2004 having overseen the publication of twenty eight volumes and of the Great Medieval Thinkers published by Oxford University Press He was Book Reviews Editor for New Blackfriars 1979 95 and a member of the editorial board for Religious Studies 2000 6 He is now Associate European Editor since 1992 for the International Philosophical Quarterly As literary executor for the late Herbert McCabe died 2001 Davies edited and published five volumes of work that McCabe left at the time of his death God Still Matters Continuum London and New York 2002 God Christ and Us Continuum London and New York 2003 The Good Life Ethics and the Pursuit of Happiness Continuum London and New York 2005 Faith Within Reason Continuum London and New York 2007 and On Aquinas Continuum London and New York 2008 Bibliography editThis list is incomplete you can help by adding missing items September 2022 Books edit An introduction to the philosophy of religion Oxford Oxford University Press 1982 a Thinking About God Geoffrey Chapman London 1985 The Thought of Thomas Aquinas Oxford University Press Oxford 1992 Aquinas Continuum London and New York 2002 Aquinas An Introduction Continuum London and New York 2003 The Reality of God and the Problem of Evil Continuum London and New York 2006 Thomas Aquinas on God and Evil Oxford University Press Oxford 2011 Thomas Aquinas s Summa Theologiae A Guide and Commentary Oxford University Press Oxford 2014 Thomas Aquinas s Summa Contra Gentiles A Guide and Commentary Oxford University Press Oxford 2016 EditedLanguage Meaning and God Essays in honour of Herbert McCabe O P Geoffrey Chapman London 1987 With G R Evans Anselm of Canterbury The Major Works Oxford University Press Oxford 1998 Philosophy of Religion A Guide to the Subject Geoffrey Chapman London 1998 Philosophy of Religion A Guide and Anthology Oxford University Press Oxford 2000 The De Malo of Thomas Aquinas tr Richard Regan ed Introduction and Notes Brian Davies Oxford University Press New York and Oxford 2001 Thomas Aquinas Contemporary Philosophical Perspectives Oxford University Press New York and Oxford 2002 With Brian Leftow The Cambridge Companion to Anselm Cambridge University Press Cambridge 2004 Aquinas s Summa Theologiae Critical Essays Rowman and Littlefield Lanham Boulder New York Toronto Oxford 2005 With Brian Leftow Aquinas Summa Theologiae Questions on God Cambridge University Press Cambridge 2006 With Eleonore Stump The Oxford Handbook of Aquinas Oxford University Press 2012 Articles edit Comment God s sex or gender New Blackfriars 102 1098 157 159 March 2021 Comment the hiddenness of God New Blackfriars 102 1102 853 856 November 2021 Notes Revised edition 1993 3rd edition 2003 4th edition 2020 Korean translation 1996 Romanian translation 1996 Ukrainian translation 1996 Hungarian translation 1999 Polish translation 2006 References edit Davies Brian Evan Anthony 1976 Reasons and Belief The Case for Natural Theology PhD thesis London King s College London OCLC 71798952 Retrieved 23 June 2020 Professor Mark Wynn Faculty of Theology and Religion Oxford University of Oxford Retrieved 23 July 2020 a b Philosophy of Religion a b c Fordham Philosophy Department Burns Elizabeth 2008 Reviewed Work The Reality of God and the Problem of Evil by Brian Davies Religious Studies 44 1 118 123 On God and Evil Philosopher Priest Revisits an Age Old Question Fordham News Retrieved 24 August 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Brian Davies philosopher amp oldid 1192289096, wikipedia, 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