Philosophy of Religion: The Key Thinkers

Philosophy of Religion: The Key Thinkers
Author: Jeffrey J. Jordan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2010-11-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441126538

Arguments concerning the existence and nature of God have been a staple of western philosophy for over 2,000 years. Philosophy of Religion: The Key Thinkers offers a comprehensive historical overview of this fascinating field. Nine specially commissioned essays introduce and explore the contributions of those philosophers who have shaped the subject and the central issues and arguments therein. The book reconstructs the history of the philosophy of religion, clearly illustrating the most important attempts to address such crucial issues as the ontological argument, the cosmological argument, the problem of evil, miracles, the moral argument, the design argument, religious experience and the idea of god. Thinkers covered include Anselm, Aquinas, Pascal, Hume, Kant, Paley and James. Crucially the book demonstrates why the ideas and arguments these key thinkers developed are still relevant in contemporary thought. Ideal for undergraduate students, the book lays the necessary foundations for a complete and thorough understanding of this fascinating subject.

Religion and European Philosophy

Religion and European Philosophy
Author: Philip Goodchild
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2017-04-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1317282469

Religion and European Philosophy: Key Thinkers from Kant to Žižek draws together a diverse group of scholars in theology, religious studies, and philosophy to discuss the role that religion plays among key figures in the European philosophical tradition. Designed for accessibility, each of the thirty-four chapters includes background information on the key thinker, an overview of the main themes, concepts, and concerns that occupy his or her attention, and a discussion of the religious and theological elements present in his or her thought, in light of contemporary issues. Given the scope of the volume, Religion and European Philosophy will be the go-to guide for understanding the religious and theological dimensions of European philosophy, for both students and established researchers alike.

Key Terms in Philosophy of Religion

Key Terms in Philosophy of Religion
Author: Raymond J. VanArragon
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2010-08-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441152423

Key Terms in Philosophy of Religion offers a clear, concise and accessible introduction to a central topic in philosophy. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the key terms, concepts, thinkers and major works in the history of this key area of philosophical thought. Ideal for first-year students coming to the subject for the first time, Key Terms in Philosophy of Religion will serve as the ideal companion to study of this fascinating subject. Raymond J. VanArragon provides detailed summaries of all the key concepts in the study of philosophy of religion. An introductory chapter provides context and background, while the following chapters offer detailed definitions of key terms and concepts, introductions to the work of key thinkers, summaries of key texts and advice on further reading. Designed specifically to meet the needs of students and assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this is the ideal reference tool for those coming to philosophy of religion for the first time.

Fifty Key Thinkers on Religion

Fifty Key Thinkers on Religion
Author: Gary Kessler
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2013-03
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1136662413

Fifty Key Thinkers on Religion is an accessible guide to the most important and widely studied theorists on religion of the last 300 years. Arranged chronologically, the book explores the lives, works and ideas of key writers across a truly interdisciplinary range, from sociologists to psychologists. Thinkers covered include: Friedrich Nietzsche James Frazer Sigmund Freud Emile Durkheim Ludwig Wittgenstein Mary Douglas Talal Asad Søren Kierkegaard Providing an indispensable one volume map of our understanding of religion in the west, the book is fully cross-referenced throughout and provides authoritative guides to important primary and secondary texts for students wishing to take their studies further.

Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy

Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy
Author: Brendan Sweetman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2007-04-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441197060

The philosophy of religion is a core area in the study of philosophy, as well as being a subject of growing contemporary interest. It encompasses some of the major and most complex philosophical questions. Does God exist? What is God's nature? Why does God allow evil? What is a religious experience? Are religion and science compatible? What relevance does evolution have for religious belief? It also covers questions concerning the challenge of religious pluralism, a topic of great contemporary relevance. Written with the specific needs of students new to philosophy in mind, Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy covers the work of major thinkers and outlines clearly the central questions and arguments encountered in studying the philosophy of religion. This is an engaging and clear introduction to a major component of the undergraduate philosophy curriculum, as well as being an ideal support for general readers.

Approaching Philosophy of Religion

Approaching Philosophy of Religion
Author: Anthony C. Thiselton
Publisher: SPCK
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2017-05-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0281076774

The book opens with an engaging history of the subject, mapping the major landmarks and outlining the main issues of current debate. The rest of the book falls into three parts: Part 1: Approaches. Descriptions of the main approaches developed by scholars to study the subject, with lively case histories and working examples showing the approaches in action, and assessing their lasting value. Part 2: Concepts and Issues. Brief introductions to their origins and evolution, highlighting their significance in the work of major thinkers. Part 3 Key Terms. Concise explanations of all the words and phrases that readers need to know in order to fully grasp the subject.

Philosophers Who Believe

Philosophers Who Believe
Author: Kelly James Clark
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1997-10-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780830815432

Eleven leading philosophers, including Basil Mitchell, Mortimer Adler, Alvin Plantinga, Nicholas Wolterstorff and Richard Swinburne, describe why they have embraced Christian belief and offer fascinating insights into their individual spiritual journeys. Edited by Kelly James Clark.

Religion and European Philosophy

Religion and European Philosophy
Author: Philip Goodchild
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2017-04-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1317282450

Religion and European Philosophy: Key Thinkers from Kant to Žižek draws together a diverse group of scholars in theology, religious studies, and philosophy to discuss the role that religion plays among key figures in the European philosophical tradition. Designed for accessibility, each of the thirty-four chapters includes background information on the key thinker, an overview of the main themes, concepts, and concerns that occupy his or her attention, and a discussion of the religious and theological elements present in his or her thought, in light of contemporary issues. Given the scope of the volume, Religion and European Philosophy will be the go-to guide for understanding the religious and theological dimensions of European philosophy, for both students and established researchers alike.

Philosophy of Mind: The Key Thinkers

Philosophy of Mind: The Key Thinkers
Author: Andrew Bailey
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2013-11-21
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1441190961

Exploring what great philosophers have written about the nature of thought and consciousness Philosophy of Mind: The Key Thinkers offers a comprehensive overview of this fascinating field. Thirteen specially commissioned essays, written by leading experts, introduce and explore the contributions of those philosophers who have shaped the subject and the central issues and arguments therein. The modern debate about the mind was shaped by Descartes in the seventeenth century, and then reshaped in the mid-twentieth century, and since, by exciting developments in science and philosophy. This book concentrates on the development of philosophical views on the mind since Descartes, offering coverage of the leading thinkers in the field including Husserl, Ryle, Lewis, Putnam, Fodor, Davidson, Dennett and the Churchlands. Crucially the book demonstrates how the ideas and arguments of these key thinkers have contributed to our understanding of the relationship between mind and brain. Ideal for undergraduate students, the book lays the necessary foundations for a complete and thorough understanding of this fascinating subject.

A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion, Second Edition

A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion, Second Edition
Author: Charles Taliaferro
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2018-01-25
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1501325248

A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion is an indispensable resource for students and scholars. Covering historical and contemporary figures, arguments, and terms, it offers an overview of the vital themes that make philosophy of religion the growing, vigorous field that it is today. It covers world religions and sources from east and west. Entries have been crafted for clarity, succinctness, and engagement. This second edition includes new entries, extended coverage of non-Christian topics, as well as revisions and updates throughout. The first edition was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year.