Linda Zeggzebski Higher Being Analysis

A Confounded Philosophy of the Higher Being

The idea of humans being fabricated only from a small amount of clay and some divine inspiration can be quite perplexing to many. Time and time again, science has sought to explain and contradict such beliefs by revealing the very biological and ecological nature for our existence has come to be. The evolution of man over the many millions of years from what was once a very small prokaryotic being seems to be the most sound, methodical, theory that seeks to explain our origins. Yet, undeniably the majority of the human population still believes and meticulously adopts the story of Creationism as well as the many other beliefs about the metaphysical world and the higher divine powers that have apparently governed us for many millennia. There are many ways to interpret such beliefs, which contribute to the many different religions that are practiced worldwide today, however they all seem to focus on the similar ideal of a higher otherworldly power. And whether or not someone believes in this all-powerful being is largely affected by their inner moral character. According to a modern philosophical Theist, Linda Zagzebski, “Since it is rational to be moral, it is …show more content…
The three criteria are only subject to our own human devices though, which she says cannot be the only devices at work. She then argues that it must be rational to believe in a providential being, as its is the only way for us to achieve a moral life. Today, many individuals have come to question the existence of such a divine creator. Many religious texts, including the Bible, portray the Christian God as being an all-powerful and everlasting entity. One that is perfect in every facet, and has all the knowledge that can ever be known in the world; past, present, and future. If such a God exists, then living a moral life must be possible, as Zagzebski