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The Philosophy of Religion

A Critical Introduction
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The Philosophy of Religion by Brian R. Clack and Beverley Clack offers a bold and refreshingly alternative introduction to philosophy of religion. This revised and updated edition continues to explore central themes such as the concept of God and the arguments surrounding God's existence, while also examining alternative approaches to traditional theism. The book further expands discussions on the miraculous and immortality, concluding with an updated analysis of philosophy of religion in the context of modern religious terrorism. Accessible, systematic, and critical, it emphasises the human dimension of religion and remains essential reading for students and scholars.
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Ideal for students and scholars of religion and philosophy seeking a clear, critical, and alternative overview of philosophy of religion with contemporary relevance.

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For over twenty years, Beverley Clack and Brian R. Clack's distinctive and thought-provoking introduction to the philosophy of religion has been of enormous value to students and scholars, providing an approach to the subject that is bold and refreshingly alternative.

This revised and updated edition retains the accessibility which makes the book popular, while furthering its distinctive argument regarding the human dimension of religion. The central emphasis of the philosophy of religion – the concept of God, and the arguments for and against God's existence – is reflected in thorough analyses, while alternative approaches to traditional philosophical theism are explored. The treatments of both the miraculous and immortality have been revised and expanded, and the concluding chapter updates the investigation of how philosophy of religion might be conducted in an age defined by religious terrorism.

Clear, systematic and highly critical, the third edition of The Philosophy of Religion will continue to be essential reading for students and scholars of this fascinating and important subject.

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John Cottingham, University of Reading describes the book as "an engaging and accessible" account that critically explores standard topics and the connection of religious belief to human issues like identity and mortality. Terrence W. Tilley, Fordham University praises its lucid introduction that transcends typical Anglo-American approaches by incorporating perspectives on feminism and religious violence, and commends the clear, fair presentation of debates on God's existence, miracles, evil, death, and immortality.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509516933

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 300

About the Author

Beverley Clack is Professor in the Philosophy of Religion at Oxford Brookes University.

Brian R. Clack is Professor of Philosophy and A. Vassiliadis Director of the Humanities Center at the University of San Diego.

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