Philosophy of Religion for A2 Level (Paperback)

Dr. Michael B. Wilkinson

ISBN 10: 0826422713 / ISBN 13: 9780826422712

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2009

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Paperback. Covering the new OCR course specification for the Philosophy of Religion at AS Level, this book offers a basic level introduction to the subject. Addressing core and background materials, biographies and examination notes this is an essential textbook.This textbook covers the new OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Requirement) course specification for the Philosophy of Religion at A2 Level. The book will be published in time for the first teaching of the new specification in September 2009.Following the AS Level book already commissioned, the next natural step forward would be an A2 text. At present there are 8000 candidates for the revised A2 at OCR, and it is at year 2 that the greatest need for an accurate text exists. Among rivals, there is no specific A2 Philosophy of Religion book, and in recent years there have been significant problems for candidates because of errors in other works. It is also at A2 that there is the need for developed 'Stretch and Challenge' material - this is not available in other texts which tend simply to suggest what candidates might read for themselves. This material is clearly highlighted as additional to the text. Given that the majority of teachers of this subject are not themselves philosophers, there is a need for a readable text which provides sufficient background for both teachers and students.The fundamental concepts covered include arguments for the existence of God, including the Ontological, Cosmological, Moral and Teleological Arguments, as well as challenges to faith from the Problem of Evil and other sources. Background material from ancient philosophy and the Judaeo-Christian tradition is explained, and there are specially developed sections on Verification and Meaning, The Falsification Debate, Language Games and the Afterlife. The section on Divine Attributes covers an area that is new to the course specification. The authors have focused on original sources to ensure that errors which creep into textbooks by repetition are avoided.The book will carry three important appendices: guidance on how to write a philosophy essay; revision notes, examination advice; and suggestions for further reading.The authors are well-known as past and present Principal Examiners of the subject. Covers the Oxford Cambridge and RSA Requirement course specification for the Philosophy of Religion at A2 Level. The book covers the fundamental concepts such as arguments for the existence of God, including the Ontological, Cosmological, Moral and Teleological Arguments, as well as challenges to faith from the Problem of Evil and other sources. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Philosophy of Religion for A2 Level (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826422713
• ISBN 13: 9780826422712
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This comprehensive and easy to use textbook is endorsed by OCR for use with the Philosophy of Religion unit of the OCR A2 Religious Studies specification. * Co-authored by experienced examiners * Stretch and Challenge" material for advanced students * Timeline of philosophers * Appendices on revision notes and essay writing * Each chapter includes essential new vocabulary with definitions extracts from primary texts examination tips discussion topics and practice exam questions suggestions for further reading Key concepts are developed beyond the successful Philosophy of Religion for AS Level textbook (Continuum, 2009). Issues in religious language, including verification and falsification, analogy, language games, myth, symbol, as well as controversial areas such as anti-realism and non-realism, are explored. Notions of body and soul, afterlife theories, scripture, miracles and religious experience are fully treated. Detailed guidance on topics new to the specifications, such as Boethius and the divine attributes, is provided. Primary texts are continually used to avoid common misunderstandings. A special feature of this book is substantial "Stretch and Challenge" material throughout which allows students to develop further.

About the Author

Michael B. Wilkinson lectures at Sussex Downs college and has over 30 years experience of teaching philosophical topics at university, seminary and college level. He is a senior examiner for a major awarding body and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Brighton, UK.
Hugh N. Campbell is a principal examiner for a major awarding body and has been teaching philosophy of religion for 20 years.