The Philosophy of Religion Reader

ISBN 10: 0415408903 / ISBN 13: 9780415408905

Published by Routledge, 2007

About this Item

Reflecting trends and research interests in the field - including the interest in religious diversity and global philosophy of religion - this title offers an introduction that explores key writings from both the Western theistic tradition and from non-Western, non-theistic sources. Editor(s): Meister, Chad. Num Pages: 736 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1440. . 2007. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Philosophy of Religion Reader
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415408903
• ISBN 13: 9780415408905
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Chad Meister is Director of Philosophy at Bethel College, USA. He has written and edited a number of books in philosophy of Religion including The Routledge Companion to the Philosophy of Religion, co-edited with Paul Copan (2007).