Christian Philosophy and the Problem of God

This Element explores and responds to recent philosophical and religious challenges to Christian philosophy.

Christian philosophers value drawing others to Christian faith. While the integrity of Christian philosophy is defended, questions are raised about its relationship to the overall practice of philosophy. This Element reflects on when it may be philosophically acceptable to appeal to mystery.Questions are raised about Christian philosophy and God. Is Christian philosophy truly philosophical? Is it Biblical? Is it capable of addressing God, a profoundly transcendent being? Does appealing to a God's eye point of view make sense? Can Christian philosophy respect religious diversity? While the integrity of Christian philosophy is defended, questions are raised about its relationship to the overall practice of philosophy. Christian philosophers value drawing others to Christian faith. Are Christian apologetics compatible with philosophy? This Element concludes with reflection on when it may be philosophically acceptable to appeal to mystery.