Philosophy of Religion for AS Level - Softcover

Wilkinson, Michael B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847065406 ISBN 13: 9781847065407

Publisher: Continuum, 2009

Synopsis

This comprehensive and easy to use textbook is endorsed by Ocr for use with the Philosophy of Religion unit of the Ocr As Religious Studies specification.
Key Features
* Co-authored by experienced examiners
* "Stretch and Challenge" material for advanced students
* Timeline of philosophers
* Appendix on revision notes
* Each chapter includes
* essential new vocabulary with definitions
* extracts from primary texts
* examination tips
* discussion topics and practice exam questions
* suggestions for further reading

Fundamental concepts covered include arguments for the existence of God, including the Ontological, Cosmological, Moral and Teleological Arguments, as well as challenges to faith from the Problem of Evil and other sources. Background material from Ancient Philosophy and the Judaeo-Christian tradition is explained, and there are specially developed sections on Boethius and the Divine Attributes and Modern Science, both new to the specification.
A particular feature of this book is substantial "Stretch and Challenge" material throughout which allows students to develop further.

About this title

Review:

"The book is a testament to the authors' enthusiasm both for Philosophy in general and for the Philosophy of Religion in particular. The task of introducing philosophical methods and concepts with clarity and coherence is not easy, and the authors embrace it enthusiastically. Their delight in their subject is manifest... and the fruits of their experience are apparent in the text." Paul Fitzpatrick, Open House, August/September 2009.

Title mention in Dialogue.

Synopsis:

This textbook covers the new OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Requirement) course specification for the Philosophy of Religion at AS Level. Addressing core and background materials, biographies and examination notes this is an essential textbook. It therefore offers a basic level introduction to the subject. Fundamental concepts covered include: arguments for the existence of God, including the Ontological, Cosmological, Moral and Teleological Arguments, as well as challenges to faith from the Problem of Evil and other sources. Background material from ancient philosophy and the Judaeo-Christian tradition is explained, and there are specially developed sections on Boethius and the Divine attributes and Modern Science, both new to the specification. The authors have focused on original sources to ensure that errors which creep into textbooks by repetition are avoided.Special features of the book include brief biographies of key figures and a thorough introduction to wider philosophical concepts. There are substantial extracts from original texts, in some cases specially translated for this book to bring out their full meaning.New specifications require candidates to move beyond standard answers and a particular feature of this book is substantial 'Stretch and Challenge' material throughout which allows teachers and students to develop further.

This material is clearly highlighted as additional to the text. A further feature is the provision of outline revision notes at the end of the book. Especially important is the examination advice and exercises - the authors are well-known as past and present Principal Examiners for the subject.

About this edition

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1847065406
• ISBN 13: 9781847065407
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 146