The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Religion (Blackwell Philosophy Guides, Vol. 17) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 063122128X ISBN 13: 9780631221289

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2004

Synopsis

The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Religion features fourteen new essays written by some of the most prominent philosophers working in the field.

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• Contributors include Linda Zabzeski, Hugh McCann, Brian Leftow, Gareth B. Matthews, William L. Rowe, Elliott Sober, Derk Pereboom, Alfred J. Freddoso, William P. Alston, William J. Wainwright, Peter van Inwagen, Philip Kitcher and Philip Quinn.
  
• Features fourteen newly commissioned essays.
  
• Provides a comprehensive treatment of the major problems in the philosophy of religion.
  
• Surveys the field and presents distinctive arguments.

About this title

Book Description:

The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Religion features fourteen new essays written by some of the most prominent philosophers working in the field. Contributors include Linda Zabzeski, Hugh McCann, Brian Leftow, Gareth B. Matthews, William L. Rowe, Elliott Sober, Derk Pereboom, Alfred J. Freddoso, William P. Alston, William J. Wainwright, Peter van Inwagen, Philip Kitcher and Philip Quinn.The volume explores questions regarding the nature of God, the existence of God, religious belief, and the impact of religion on our secular lives. Written in clear and accessible prose, these essays provide a comprehensive treatment of the major problems in philosophy of religion and pose new insights, furthering the discussion of these topics. This book is an indispensable resource for students and teachers alike.

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The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Religion features 14 new essays written by some of the most prominent philosophers working in the field. Contributors include Linda Zagzebski, Hugh J. McCann, Brian Leftow, Gareth B. Matthews, William L. Rowe, Elliott Sober, Derk Pereboom, Alfred J. Freddoso, William P. Alston, William J. Wainwright, Peter van Inwagen, Philip Kitcher, William E. Mann, and Philip L. Quinn.

The volume explores questions regarding the nature of God, the existence of God, religious belief, and the impact of religion on our secular lives. Written in clear and accessible prose, these essays provide a comprehensive treatment of the major problems in philosophy of religion and pose new insights, furthering the discussion of these topics. This book is an indispensable resource for students and teachers alike.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 063122128X
• ISBN 13: 9780631221289
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352
• Editor: Mann William E.