Reimagining Philosophy of Religion : Understanding, Commitment, and Making-Believe

Amber L. Griffioen

ISBN 10: 1350328502 / ISBN 13: 9781350328501

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Okt 2025, 2025

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Neuware - Exploring how analytic philosophy of religion can expand its horizons to combat old biases, Amber L. Griffioen's new book argues for reorientations in the discipline aimed at transforming it into a field that is simultaneously theoretically rigorous, socially relevant, and radically inclusive.Drawing on diverse philosophical resources, Griffioen brings the practical and imaginative aspects of religion to the fore as objects for philosophical reflection. Chapters include discussions of topics such as theological realism, religious epistemology, models of religious faith, the religious imagination, and the problem of evil. Ultimately, Griffioen argues for a 'doxastically permissive' approach to the religious life understood as a form of deeply earnest play-one compatible with belief but not requiring it.Exploring traditional debates together with a consideration of their limits-and proposing alternative approaches that promise to move the discipline forward in exciting ways-Griffioen's book is an essential resource for any scholar or student of philosophy of religion.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reimagining Philosophy of Religion : Understanding, Commitment, and Making-Believe
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Okt 2025
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1350328502
• ISBN 13: 9781350328501
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 155H x 20D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 424 grams

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Synopsis

Exploring how analytic philosophy of religion can expand its horizons to combat old biases, Amber L. Griffioen's new book argues for reorientations in the discipline aimed at transforming it into a field that is simultaneously theoretically rigorous, socially relevant, and radically inclusive.

Drawing on diverse philosophical resources, Griffioen brings the practical and imaginative aspects of religion to the fore as objects for philosophical reflection. Chapters include discussions of topics such as theological realism, religious epistemology, models of religious faith, the religious imagination, and the problem of evil. Ultimately, Griffioen argues for a “doxastically permissive” approach to the religious life understood as a form of deeply earnest play-one compatible with belief but not requiring it.

Exploring traditional debates together with a consideration of their limits-and proposing alternative approaches that promise to move the discipline forward in exciting ways-Griffioen's book is an essential resource for any scholar or student of philosophy of religion.

About the Authors

Amber L. Griffioen works on topics in philosophy of religion, moral psychology, contemplative and mystical traditions, philosophy of sport, and the philosophy of pregnancy and pregnancy loss. She is also a certified philosophical counselor and existential coach for reproductive struggle and life transition.

J. Aaron Simmons is Professor of Philosophy at Furman University, USA.

Kevin Schilbrack is Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University, USA.