Author : John Cottingham
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 13,7 MB
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1107019435
In this book, abstract intellectual argument meets ordinary human experience on matters such as the existence of God and the relation between religion and morality.
Author : Tim Bayne
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 12,28 MB
Release : 2018-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0191071161
What is the philosophy of religion? How can we distinguish it from theology on the one hand and the psychology/sociology of religious belief on the other? What does it mean to describe God as 'eternal'? And should religious people want there to be good arguments for the existence of God, or is religious belief only authentic in the absence of these good arguments? In this Very Short Introduction Tim Bayne introduces the field of philosophy of religion, and engages with some of the most burning questions that philosophers discuss. Considering how 'religion' should be defined, and whether we even need to be able to define it in order to engage in the philosophy of religion, he goes on to discuss whether the existence of God matters. Exploring the problem of evil, Bayne also debates the connection between faith and reason, and the related question of what role reason should play in religious contexts. Shedding light on the relationship between science and religion, Bayne finishes by considering the topics of reincarnation and the afterlife. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Neil A. Manson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 11,80 MB
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0470674288
A reader-friendly introduction to the essential concepts, theories, and questions in analytic philosophy of religion Does God exist? If so, what is God's relationship to us? Do we have free will? This is Philosophy of Religion surveys foundational topics in the philosophy of religion using a clear and accessible style. Straightforward and easy to comprehend for those with no prior philosophical background, this engaging introduction familiarizes readers with the vocabulary, methods, and major concepts in the philosophy of religion, and invites them to think through questions which arise in the intersection of philosophy, theology, and religious studies. Part of the popular This is Philosophy series, this book applies the basic investigative methods of philosophy to questions of religion, faith, and morality. Chapters offer a framework for thinking about religion, present arguments for and against the existence of God, discuss religious diversity, consider the intellectual co-existence of faith and reason, and examine different theories about why people are religious. Examples and illustrations taken from popular culture reinforce the subject’s contemporary relevance, and are complemented by a wealth of online resources for instructors on the This is Philosophy series site that encourage further reading and strengthen student comprehension of key concepts. A dependable introduction to the philosophy of religion, This is Philosophy of Religion is an ideal gateway to the discipline for readers who want to engage with questions about religion and contemplate the philosophical implications of religious belief.
Author : Gordon Graham
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 18,2 MB
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 1107132223
Systematically explores the affinity and the rivalry between art and religion, focusing at length on music, visual art, literature, and architecture in turn.
Author : J. P. F. Wynne
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 33,16 MB
Release : 2019-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 1107070481
Do the gods love you? Cicero gives deep and surprising answers in two philosophical dialogues on traditional Roman religion.
Author : Philip L. Quinn
Publisher : Clarendon Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 29,11 MB
Release : 2006-10-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 019156950X
This volume presents a selection of essays by the late Philip Quinn, one of the world's leading philosophers of religion. Quinn left behind an influential body of work on a wide variety of topics. He was the author of Divine Commands and Moral Requirements (1978) and of more than two hundred papers in philosophy. Fourteen of his best and most influential contributions to the philosophy of religion are gathered here. The papers have been organized around the following topics: religious epistemology, religious ethics, religion and tragic dilemmas, religion and political liberalism, topics in Christian philosophy, and religious diversity.
Author : Hent de Vries
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 23,98 MB
Release : 1999-07-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780801859953
Only by confronting such uncanny and difficult figures, de Vries claims, can one begin to think and act upon the ethical and political imperatives of our day.--Richard Rorty, Stanford University "MLN"
Author : Mercy Chizi Nyale
Publisher : IPR Journals and Book Publishers
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 11,20 MB
Release : 2022-12-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9914728545
TOPICS IN THE BOOK An Evaluatory Study of a Rocha Kenya’s Christian Approach in Conservation of Nature in Kilifi County Utuism: The African Definition of Humanism The Past, the Present and the Future State of Biblical Theology for African Ecclesiology An Analysis of the Burial Rites Conflicts between Agiriama Christians and African Religious Adherents, Kilifi County Kenya Distinctive of Pentecostalism and Biblical Revelation for African Ecclesiology
Author : Bhaskar Bhattacharyya
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 21,42 MB
Release : 2024-01-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1527553019
This book presents an analysis of the contemporary issues of philosophy, culture and value. It provides insights from both Eastern and Western perspectives on these concepts, showing that, although there are divergent views on these aspects in those traditions, there is ultimately commonality in their considerations of the aspects of harmony, peace and unity, which both traditions emphatically emphasise through cultural dialogue.
Author : Mehdi Amin Razavi
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 22,50 MB
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780791434475
Philosophy, Religion, and the Question off Intolerance is a diverse collection of essays united by a common starting point and theme -- the awareness that intolerance is a phenomenon encountered in diverse places and circumstances and often handled with limited success. The question of toleration, together with its cultural, social, religious, and philosophical implications, are addressed by leading authorities who offer insights from an interdisciplinary perspective. The book begins with essays by three distinguished scholars, Robert Cummings Neville, J. B. Schneewind, and John McCumber. They assess the origins of intolerance, the genesis of our concept of toleration, and the outlook for the practice of tolerance in contemporary society. Beyond the opening essays, the collection is divided into three sections. The first concentrates on the relationship of religious faith and practice to toleration and inquires how religion might either impede or promote toleration. The second section deals primarily with questions regarding tolerance in the face of modern political realities. The final section discusses ethics, namely the philosophical analysis and definition of toleration as a virtue.
