Philosophy of Religion: An Introduction with Readings Contributor(s): Brown, Stuart (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415212383 ISBN-13: 9780415212380 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2000 Annotation: Philosophy of Religion: An Introduction with Readings provides an introduction to philosophical thinking about some of the central aspects of religion. With the entry-level student in mind, Stuart Brown guides the reader through three main topics: whether or not there is life after death; whether or not there is a powerful, beneficent intelligence controlling the universe; and the nature and appropriate defence of religious belief or faith. A concise discussion of the classical arguments in philosophy of religion is combined with an emphasis on its relationship to contemporary science, especially Darwinism, and philosophy of mind. By the end of the book students will be able to: Key features also include activities and exercises enabling readers to monitor their progress throughout the book, chapter summaries, and guides to further reading. Philosophy of Religion: An Introduction with Readings is a superb philosophical introduction to religion. It will be of equal interest to students of philosophy and religion. |
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BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Religious - Religion | Philosophy |
Dewey: 210 |
LCCN: 00030516 |
Series: Philosophy and the Human Situation |
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.88" W x 9.69" (0.94 lbs) 208 pages |
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Publisher Description: With the entry-level student in mind, Stuart Brown guides the reader through three main topics: whether or not there is life after death; whether or not there is a powerful, beneficent intelligence controlling the universe; and the nature and appropriate defence of religious belief or faith. Each chapter is linked to readings by commentators on religion and belief, such as David Hume, John Hick, Richard Dawkins and William James. Key features also include activities and exercises, chapter summaries and guides to further reading. |