Author | : Nick Trakakis |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 181 |
Release | : 2008-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1847065341 |
An expert examination of the analytic-continental divide in the writing and study of philosophy of religion.
Author | : Nick Trakakis |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 181 |
Release | : 2008-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1847065341 |
An expert examination of the analytic-continental divide in the writing and study of philosophy of religion.
Author | : Christopher Ben Simpson |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0253221242 |
Engages two provocative contemporary philosophers of religion
Author | : Jim Kanaris |
Publisher | : State University of New York Press |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2018-03-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1438469101 |
This collection addresses, as it exemplifies, an identity crisis in contemporary philosophy of religion. It represents a unique two-way dialogue between philosophers of religion and scholars of religion and broaches issues pertaining to the philosophy of religion and the philosophical tradition, on the one hand, and religious studies, theology, and the modern academy on the other. While each author manages the current challenges in philosophy of religion differently, one can nonetheless discern a polyphony of interests surrounding a postcritical, postsecular appreciation of religion. In part 1, contributors ask how philosophy of religion can accommodate both the strengths and weaknesses of Western analytic and continental traditions; incorporate developments in ideology critique, gender studies, and Asian philosophies; and negotiate the perceived stalemate in philosophy of religion. Part 2 addresses these questions in terms of a philosophy of religion that is postcolonial in intention and multidisciplinary in orientation and features scholarship from the fields of both religion and theology. An underlying theme is the importance of ushering philosophy of religion into a postphenomenological era of religious studies and theology. This is a neglected dimension in many laudable discussions about philosophy of religion that this volume hopes to emend.
Author | : Chad V. Meister |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 740 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : |
Reflecting current trends and research interests in the field - including the growing interest in religious diversity and global philosophy of religion - this broad and up to date introduction explores key writings from both the Western theistic tradition and from non-Western, non-theistic sources. The nine sections cover: Religious Diversity The Nature and Attributes of God Arguments for and Against the Existence of God Science Faith and Miracles The Self and Human Condition Religious Experience The Problem of Evil and Suffering Death and the Afterlife. With section introductions, discusssion questions, extensive bibliographies and a supporting website featuring additional material, it is the ideal reference tool to help clarify important points and reinforce understanding.
Author | : Nicholas Rescher |
Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2013-05-02 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 311032122X |
Over the years Nicholas Rescher has published various essays on religious issues from a philosophical point of view. The chapters of the present volume collect these together, joining to them four further pieces which appear here for the first time (Chapters 3, 7, and 8). While these studies certainly do not constitute a system of religious philosophy, they do combine to give a vivid picture of a well-defined point of view on the subject-the viewpoint of a Roman Catholic philosopher who, in the longstanding manner of this tradition, seeks to harmonize the commitments of faith with the fruits of inquiry proceeding under the auspices of reason.
Author | : Paul Draper |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 287 |
Release | : 2019-04-17 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 131729274X |
While orthodox religion by its very nature is conservative, philosophy at its best is inherently radical. It challenges authority, tradition, and the whole idea of "dogma." For this reason, philosophy of religion can be explosively controversial. It is bound to disturb those who peddle incontrovertible truth and fascinate those who seek spiritual truth and are willing to follow the argument wherever it leads. This volume is designed for such seekers. It brings together an international team of leading philosophers of religion to explore and debate radical new ideas about religion, God, and ultimate reality. Four related questions are addressed: How might religion make progress? Is life after death a real possibility? Must a perfect God be motivated by our well-being? What alternatives are there to traditional theism and materialist atheism? The book begins with a vision for the field of philosophy of religion and ends with a capstone chapter that touches on all of the topics debated in the other chapters. The addition of chapter overviews, annotated suggestions for further reading, and annotated guides to three additional controversies make it an ideal textbook in addition to being an important source for scholars and seekers of all kinds.
Author | : Michael L. Peterson |
Publisher | : Blackwell Publishers |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Christianity |
ISBN | : 9786610197460 |
Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Religion features newly commissioned debates on some of the most controversial issues in the field. For example: Is evil evidence against belief in God? Does science discredit religion? Is God's existence the best explanation of the universe? Is eternal damnation compatible with the Christian concept of God? Is morality based on God's commands?This first title in Blackwell's Contemporary Debates in Philosophy series presents important philosophical issues in a stimulating and engaging manner. Twelve central questions are posed, with each question addressed by a pair of opposing essays. The debates range from vigorous disagreements between theists and their critics to arguments between theists of different philosophical and theological persuasions. Both students and scholars in the philosophy of religion will readily sense the value of rigorous debate for sharply defining the issues and paving the way for further progress.
Author | : Michael J. Murray |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 433 |
Release | : 2008-03-20 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1139469657 |
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion provides a broad overview of the topics which are at the forefront of discussion in contemporary philosophy of religion. Prominent views and arguments from both historical and contemporary authors are discussed and analyzed. The book treats all of the central topics in the field, including the coherence of the divine attributes, theistic and atheistic arguments, faith and reason, religion and ethics, miracles, human freedom and divine providence, science and religion, and immortality. In addition it addresses topics of significant importance that similar books often ignore, including the argument for atheism from hiddenness, the coherence of the doctrines of the Trinity and the Incarnation, and the relationship between religion and politics. It will be a valuable accompaniment to undergraduate and introductory graduate-level courses.
Author | : Philip L. Quinn |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781383044157 |
This volume brings together 14 of the papers by the late Philip Quinn, one of the world's leading philosophers of religion. It covers topics such as: religious epistemology, religious ethics, religion and tragic dilemmas, religion and political liberalism, Christian philosophy, and religious diversity.