"Comprehensive, representative, good guidance and advice", Dr Andrew Dawson, Chester College

"The selection of articles is exceptionally good for an introductory course in the subject. The questions are also useful for discussion in class and writing projects", Dr Victoria S Harrison, Birkbeck College

Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible overview of the philosophy of religion. Under the careful editorship of Brian Davies, the book contains a selection of the best classical and contemporary writings on the philosophy of religion together with substantial commentary, introductory material, discussion questions, and detailed guides to further reading. The editorial material sets the extracts in context and guides the reader through them. Taken as a whole, the book offers the ideal, self-contained introduction to the questions which have most preoccupied Western philosophers when thinking about religion. The selection is both very comprehensive and very generous. 65 sizeable extracts map out the full range of topics most commonly encountered in courses on the philosophy of religion. Part I looks at the relation between philosophy and religious belief; Parts II-IV consider the existence and nature of God; Part V addresses the 'problem of evil'; and Parts VI and VII are devoted to the relationship between morality and religion and to the question of life after death.
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Both an anthology and commentary, this text presents a self-contained introduction to the philosophy of religion. Readings focus on questions which have preoccupied Western philosophers when thinking about religion, such as the existence and nature of God and the question of life after death.
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PART I. PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS BELIEF; PART II. THE PROBLEM OF GOD-TALK; PART III. ARGUMENTS FOR GOD'S EXISTENCE; COSMOLOGICAL ARGUMENTS; 23. INTRODUCTION; GOD AND HUMAN EXPERIENCE; PART IV. WHAT IS GOD?; OMNIPOTENT; KNOWING; ETERNAL; SIMPLE; PART V. THE PROBLEM OF EVIL; PART VI. MORALITY AND RELIGION; PART VII. PEOPLE AND LIFE AFTER DEATH
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`A well-chosen selction of readings which include precisely the main topics essential for a constructive course in philosophy of religion. A well-balanced selection.' Professor A C Thiselton, University of Nottingham `Brian Davies has provided an ideal teaching tool for philosophy of religion courses.' Stephen Priest, Blackfriars Hall, Oxford `A very comprehensive guide with well chosen extracts from the key thinkers and with good up to date bibiolographies on all important topics.' Professor Paul Badham, University of Wales, Lampeter
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No other book on the market offers this combination of introductory guide along with an anthology of the key articles, questions, and further reading Combines 65 classic writings on the subject along with a substantial, broad-ranging general introduction and detailed introductions to each of the seven parts of the book Discussion questions at the end of each part stimulate the student and make this book ideal for course use and seminar discussions The organisation of the book into the seven key areas of the philosophy of religion makes this the ideal text for course use
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Professor Brian Davies is Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University, New York. He is a Catholic Priest and Dominican Friar and General Editor of the series 'Outstanding Christian Thinkers' published by Geoffrey Chapman, London and 'Medieval Minds' published by Oxford University Press. His many articles on Philosophy of Religion and Theology are widely published and he has contributed to several published titles.
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No other book on the market offers this combination of introductory guide along with an anthology of the key articles, questions, and further reading Combines 65 classic writings on the subject along with a substantial, broad-ranging general introduction and detailed introductions to each of the seven parts of the book Discussion questions at the end of each part stimulate the student and make this book ideal for course use and seminar discussions The organisation of the book into the seven key areas of the philosophy of religion makes this the ideal text for course use
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ISBN
9780198751946
Publisert
2000
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
1343 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
172 mm
Dybde
39 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
784

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Professor Brian Davies is Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University, New York. He is a Catholic Priest and Dominican Friar and General Editor of the series 'Outstanding Christian Thinkers' published by Geoffrey Chapman, London and 'Medieval Minds' published by Oxford University Press. His many articles on Philosophy of Religion and Theology are widely published and he has contributed to several published titles.