An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion - Softcover

Davies, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199263477 ISBN 13: 9780199263479

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2004

Synopsis

What does belief in God amount to? Can we reasonably believe in God's existence without argument or evidence? Can God's existence be proved? Can we believe in miracles? Is there life after death?

In this book, Brian Davies provides a critical examination of some fundamental questions posed by religious belief. Completely rewritten in order to cover the latest developments in the field, the new edition of this highly successful textbook will once again prove the ideal introduction for all students of the philosophy of religion. The book is highly accessible and covers all the key elements of a course in the philosophy of religion. It is designed to complement Brian Davies' Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology, although the book can also be used as a stand-alone introduction.

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Review:

'Davies' book is among the best, if not the best introductions to philosophy of religion. It is engaging, clear, rich in arguments, and provocative. This book provides a wonderful entry point into the field as well as offering the trained scholar some powerful, challenging arguments' (Charles Taliaferro, St Olaf College)

'This new edition of Brian Davies' work is written with his usual clarity and will again prove useful to students' (H. O. Mounce, University of Wales, Swansea)

About the Author:

Brian Davies is Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0199263477
• ISBN 13: 9780199263479
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 333