An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion

Brian Davies

ISBN 10: 0192891456 / ISBN 13: 9780192891457

Published by Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1982

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0192891456
• ISBN 13: 9780192891457
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.362 pounds

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Synopsis

"The third edition of An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion provides a critical examination of some fundamental questions posed by religious belief: What does belief in God amount to? Can God's existence be proved? Is there life after death?" "Brian Davies considers these questions and many others, sometimes offering provocative answers of his own, but more often giving readers room to reach independent conclusions. He explains how a range of thinkers have approached the subject - including Anselm, Aquinas, Descartes, Leibniz, Hume, and Kant - and also discusses how contemporary authors now engage with the issues involved. Completely revised to cover the latest developments in the field, the new edition of this established textbook will prove the ideal introduction for all students of the philosophy of religion."--BOOK JACKET.

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)