The Argument from Language and the Existence of God

Johnson and Potter put forward for consideration and assessment some potential evidence for the God of Western theism. Theists can easily hypothesize that both a uniquely human ability to acquire and use a natural language as well as mental syntax that structures human thought in a quasi-linguistic...

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Published in:The Journal of religion 2005-01, Vol.85 (1), p.83-93
Main Authors: Johnson, Jeffery L., Potter, Joyclynn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive linguistics
Evidence
Evolution
Existence
General subjects. History of religions. Religious anthropology
God
History and sciences of religions
Humans
Language
Linguistics
Natural selection
Religious naturalism
Studies in religion
Teleology
Theism
Theology
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Summary:Johnson and Potter put forward for consideration and assessment some potential evidence for the God of Western theism. Theists can easily hypothesize that both a uniquely human ability to acquire and use a natural language as well as mental syntax that structures human thought in a quasi-linguistic manner are the products of an infinitely wise and beneficent creator.
ISSN:0022-4189
1549-6538
DOI:10.1086/424978