Basic modern philosophy of religion / Frederick Ferre.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ferre, Frederick., author.

Series:

Routledge library editions. Philosophy of religion.

Routledge library editions. Philosophy of religion ; v. 14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion--Philosophy.

Religion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (476 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2013.

Summary:

This text provides a reasoned, comprehensive understanding of what religion is as well as a clear and critical assessment of whether, in the light of modern developments in philosophy, contemporary thinking people can responsibly maintain religious belief in God. This book provides a reasoned, comprehensive understanding of what religion is as well as a clear and critical assessment of whether, in the light of modern developments in philosophy, contemporary thinking people can responsibly maintain religious belief in God. The book is divided into three major sections: the first deals with what all religions may be said to have in common; the second discusses theistic religion and the issue of intellectually responsible belief in God; the third examines current developments within a particular theistic religion, Christianity. Originally published in 1968, the book is basic, both in the nature of the issues it discusses and in the clarity and comprehensiveness of its presentation; it is varied in the arguments and perspectives dealt with; it provides an introduction to philosophical thinking through the problems of philosophy of religion; and it deals seriously with controversial movements in theology. This book provides a reasoned, comprehensive understanding of what religion is as well as a clear and critical assessment of whether, in the light of modern developments in philosophy, contemporary thinking people can responsibly maintain religious belief in God. The book is divided into three major sections: the first deals with what all religions may be said to have in common; the second discusses theistic religion and the issue of intellectually responsible belief in God; the third examines current developments within a particular theistic religion, Christianity. Originally published in 1968, the book is basic, both in the nature of the issues it discusses and in the clarity and comprehensiveness of its presentation; it is varied in the arguments and perspectives dealt with; it provides an introduction to philosophical thinking through the problems of philosophy of religion; and it deals seriously with controversial movements in theology.

Contents:

pt. 1. Meanings and methods

pt. 2. Modern philosophy and belief in God

pt. 3. Contemporary issues of metareligious thought.

Notes:

"First published in 1968"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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ISBN:

1-135-97648-1

1-138-96439-5

0-203-53460-3

1-135-97641-4

9780203534601

OCLC:

854569741