Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion

Peterson, Michael; Hasker, William; Reichenbach, Bruce; Basinger, David

ISBN 10: 0195113470 / ISBN 13: 9780195113471

Published by Oxford University Press, 1997

Seller Inventory # 0195113470-3-36557011

Synopsis:

This volume explores the perennial issues in the philosophy of religion. Drawing from both classical and contemporary discussions, the authors examine standard topics in the field - religious experience, faith and reason, theistic arguments, the problem of evil, religious language, miracles, and life after death - as well as new topics that have been widely discussed over the last few decades, including Reformed epistemology, religious pluralism, the philosophical analysis of theological doctrine, and the Kalam cosmological argument. The authors also examine subjects not often included in other books, such as process theism, religious pluralism, and the relationship between religion and morality. The volume is enhanced by study questions and suggestions for further reading, and it is compatible for use in conjunction with the authors 1996 anthology, "Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings", whose structure parallels the topical sections in this book.

Review: "I believe that Reason and Religious Belief is the best text available for an introductory philosophy of religion course. One of the greatest strengths is its fair representation of differing positions and approaches to problems. The level is just right for my purposes - introducing students to philosophy of religion in a way that challenges them." - Gordon Pettit, Western Illinois University"The treatments of opposing viewpoints are fair and well balanced. The writing style is superb: consistently economical, engaging, and clear." - Gary Rosenkrantz, University of North Carolina at Greensboro "I believe that Reason and Religious Belief is the best text available for an introductory philosophy of religion course. One of the greatest strengths is its fair representation of differing positions and approaches to problems. The level is just right for my purposes - introducing students to philosophy of religion in a way that challenges them." - Gordon Pettit, Western Illinois University "The treatments of opposing viewpoints are fair and well balanced. The writing style is superb: consistently economical, engaging, and clear." - Gary Rosenkrantz, University of North Carolina at Greensboro "I believe that Reason and Religious Belief is the best text available for an introductory philosophy of religion course. One of the greatest strengths is its fair representation of differing positions and approaches to problems. The level is just right for my purposes - introducing students tophilosophy of religion in a way that challenges them." - Gordon Pettit, Western Illinois University"The treatments of opposing viewpoints are fair and well balanced. The writing style is superb: consistently economical, engaging, and clear." - Gary Rosenkrantz, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bibliographic Details

Title: Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition