via negativa Flashcards
1
Q
what is the Via Negativa?
A
The negative way to state about what God is not
2
Q
strength 1
A
It does avoid the problem of positive language about God, where God appears to be seen as a thing over and against other things
3
Q
strength 2
A
Its focus on God’s transcendence is also supported by the claims of those
in the mystical tradition, such as Otto and Stace,
4
Q
weakness 1
A
Maimonides evidently thinks that this claim is true; but the reverse is the case. For only saying what something is not gives no indication of what it actually is
5
Q
weakness 2
A
Flew’s complaint that defying God in this way amounts to a definition of nothing
6
Q
weakness 3
A
How do you worship a God that is defined in entirely negative terms
