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Philosophy of religion : an historical introduction / Linda Trinkaus Zagzebski.
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Zagzebski, Linda Trinkaus, 1946-
- Series:
- Fundamentals of philosophy (Blackwell Publishing Ltd.) ; 3.
- Fundamentals of philosophy ; 3
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Religion--Philosophy.
- Religion.
- Philosophy and religion.
- Physical Description:
- ix, 254 pages ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2007.
- Summary:
- This illuminating guide places key issues and debates in the philosophy of religion in their historical contexts, highlighting the conditions that led to the development of the field. A range of core topics is addressed, among them: bull; bull; The relationship between religion and philosophy bull; The existence of God bull; Religion and morality bull; The problem of evil bull; Death and the afterlife bull; The problem of religious diversity. Rich with argument, yet never obtrusive, this engaging text not only provides an accessible overview of this vibrant field, but also invites readers to think through the issues in the philosophy of religion themselves.
- Contents:
- The philosophical approach to religion
- The classical arguments for the existence of God
- Pragmatic and fideist approaches to religious belief
- Who or what is God?
- Fate, freedom, and foreknowledge
- Religion and morality
- The problem of evil
- Death and the afterlife
- The problem of religious diversity
- Faith, reason, and the ethics of belief.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-246) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1405118733
- 9781405118736
- 1405118725
- 9781405118729
- OCLC:
- 71004093
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