What is this thing called Philosophy of Religion?
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:9th Oct '17
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What is this thing called Philosophy of Religion? grapples with the core topics studied on philosophy of religion undergraduate courses including:
- the meaning of religious language, including 20th century developments
- the nature of the Divine, including divine power, wisdom and action
- arguments for the existence of the Divine
- challenges to belief in the Divine, including the problems of evil, divine hiddenness and religious diversity
- believing without arguments
- arguments for life after death, including reincarnation.
In addition to the in-depth coverage of the key themes within the subject area Elizabeth Burns explores the topics from the perspectives of the five main world religions, introducing students to the work of scholars from a variety of religious traditions and interpretations of belief.
What is this thing called Philosophy of Religion? is the ideal introduction for those approaching the philosophy of religion for the first time, containing many helpful student-friendly features, such as a glossary of important terms, study questions and further reading.
"Writing in crystal clear language, Elizabeth Burns provides an insightful, concise, and classroom-ready treatment of every question central to philosophy of religion. Each chapter captures the classical ideas and the contemporary challenges to belief in God. A reliable guide."
Kevin Schilbrack, Appalachian StateUniversity, USA
"Burns has accomplished her goal in this book of defining, in graspable terms, what the philosophy of religion entails. (...) Burns’s slim volume provides a valuable synthesis of the philosophy of religion."
Nathan 'Jack' Read, Ryokan College
ISBN: 9781138817784
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 408g
232 pages