Both an anthology and commentary, this text presents a self-contained introduction to the philosophy of religion. Readings focus on questions which have preoccupied Western philosophers when thinking about religion.
A contemporary introduction to the main topics in the philosophy of religion written by a world-renowned philosopher.
Revision features an updated discussion on the main topics in the philosophy of religion: the concept of God - grounds for belief in God - ground for disbelief in God...
C. Stephen Evans examines the central themes of philosophy of religion, including the arguments for God's existence, the meaning of revelation and miracles, and the problem of religious language.
Preface Introduction: What Is Philosophy of Religion? 1 What is Religion? 2 Diverse Views of Ultimate Reality 3 Can We Prove that Some Kind of Ultimate Reality Exists? 4 Religious Experience: What Is It and What Does It Prove? 5 Why Do ...
This excellent anthology in the philosophy of religion examines the basic classical and a host of contemporary issues in thirteen thematic sections. Assuming little or no familiarity with the religious...
In this book, abstract intellectual argument meets ordinary human experience on matters such as the existence of God and the relation between religion and morality.
A Beginner's Guide Charles Taliaferro. being philosophy of God. Monotheistic religions portray ... being philosophy, bringing a more affective dimension to the philosophy of God. Reply to the critique of the biblical God with a little ...
This book covers the whole G571 A Level Religious Studies: Philosophy of Religion module on the OCR syllabus.
Substantially revised and expanded, this is a new edition of a core text for undergraduates, students, and all those interested in philosophy and religion.
The purpose of this book is to develop and to expound the essentials of a philosophy which enables men and women of this century to be both intellectually honest and sincerely devout.
This book covers all the traditional areas of the subject, including the meaning of religious claims, the existence of God and the relation between religion and morality, as well as the role of spiritual praxis and how religious belief ...
In this new edition Zach Manis joins Evans in a thorough revamping of arguments and information, while maintaining the qualities of clarity and brevity that made the first edition so appreciated.
By the end of the book students will be able to: -- recognize interconnections between theories of the mind and beliefs about mortality and immortality -- be able to assess some of the implications of Darwinism for religious belief -- ...
What is the relationship between faith and reason? Find out in PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION: AN INTRODUCTION. Because it's written to be easily understood no matter your background, this philosophy of...
What is the relationship between faith and reason? Find out in PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION: AN INTRODUCTION. Because it's written to be easily understood no matter your background, this philosophy of...
The aim of this volume is to introduce students to the philosophy of religion by acquainting them with the writings of some of the thinkers who have made substantial contributions...
Isaac Asimov said that "whatever the tortures of hell, I think the boredom of heaven would be even worse." Such quandaries are the bread and butter of philosophy of religion.
... karmic justice. He is merely the instrument for meting out the justice requisite for this person's previous moral failures. If, on the other hand, the passerby does not deserve such moral recompense, even despite the desires of the ...
C. Stephen Evans wrestles with these issues, looking at the classical arguments for God's existence and examining the contemporary challenges to theism from sociology, psychology, and philosophy.