Abstract
THE philosophy of symbols has become prominent lately through the efforts of mathematical logicians. But it is not with that aspect of the subject which the book under review deals. The author is concerned with the relations between symbolism and religious beliefs. The very character of the data of revelation makes it necessary for man to use symbols for their interpretation and communication. In this respect Mr. Bevan performs a very useful task in explaining, with the support of an amazing amount of scholarship, the purpose of symbolism in these matters. His points would have been strengthened, however, by a bolder theory of analogy. As it is, his book enlightens us, but has little drive in it to guide us towards those truths which underlie his theme.
Symbolism and Belief
Edwyn
Bevan
By. (Gifford Lectures.) Pp. 391. (London: George Allen and Unwin, Ltd., 1938.) 15s. net.
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G., T. Philosophy. Nature 144, 196 (1939). https://doi.org/10.1038/144196c0
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