Philosophy of Religion

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Classic and Contemporary Issues

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Philosophy of Religion: Classic and Contemporary Issues provides a comprehensive overview of key ideas and arguments in the philosophy of religion. It traces the evolution of religious philosophy from its historical roots to current topics, including non-Western perspectives. Featuring 18 newly-commissioned essays by leading scholars, the book offers varied viewpoints and examines religion's role in today's world. Supplementary materials such as charts, questions, and annotated reading lists support deeper study and reflection.
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This book is ideal for middle to upper-level undergraduate students, scholars, and anyone interested in a thorough, scholarly examination of religious philosophy. It serves both as a textbook and a reference for academic study in religion and philosophy departments.

Philosophy of Religion: Classic and Contemporary Issues offers a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the most important ideas and arguments in this resurgent field. The text moves beyond the borders of Western theism to more accurately reflect the nature of the twenty-first-century world.

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Philosophy of Religion: Classic and Contemporary Issues offers a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the most important ideas and arguments in this resurgent field.

Provides a solid foundation on the history of religious philosophy while broadening our understanding of religion's significance in today's world.

Features 18 newly-commissioned essays by well-known scholars with varied viewpoints on the philosophy of religion.

Examines the evolution of religious philosophy from its roots to contemporary issues while expanding its analysis to include non-Western religious themes.

Includes charts, questions, and annotated suggested readings to stimulate further study and reflection.

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Acclaimed for its breadth and clarity, this volume has been praised as an invaluable resource for students and educators alike. Harriet Harris of the University of Oxford highlights its profit for both teachers and students, while the Times Higher Education Supplement notes its suitability as a course textbook. Experts such as David Shatz and E. J. Lowe commend its wide-ranging, cutting-edge essays authored by distinguished philosophers, making it essential reading for novices and specialists in the field.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405139908

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Chad Meister
Edited by Paul Copan

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 526g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Paul Copan is Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has authored and edited a variety of books including Loving Wisdom: Christian Philosophy of Religion (2007), The Rationality of Theism (with Paul Moser, 2003), and Creation out of Nothing (with William Lane Craig, 2004).

Chad Meister is Director of Philosophy at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana. His various books include Introducing Philosophy of Religion (forthcoming 2008), The Philosophy of Religion Reader (2007) and the Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion (with Paul Copan, 2007).