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Introduction to Philosophy: Philosophy of Religion

Introduction to Philosophy: Philosophy of Religion

ByBeau BransonChristina Hendricks

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Where did the universe come from? Is life a result of chance, or design? If God is loving and all-powerful, why does evil still exist? Is religious belief just a byproduct of undirected evolutionary processes? Or did God make sure humans would evolve in such a way as to believe? Are philosophers closed-minded about religion? And why is so much of philosophy of religion about God—but not about gods? Introduction to Philosophy: Philosophy of Religion introduces students to some of the major traditional arguments for and against the existence of God. It also includes discussions of some less well-known, but thought-provoking arguments for the existence of God, and one of the most important new challenges to religious belief from the Cognitive Science of Religion. An introductory chapter traces the deep interconnections between philosophy and religion throughout Western history, and a final chapter considers what place there is for non-Western and non-monotheistic religions within contemporary philosophy of religion. Whatever your religious beliefs—or lack of beliefs—we think you will find many of the arguments in this book fascinating to think about, and useful starting points for deeper philosophical discussions.

Details

Publication Date
Jul 1, 2021
Language
English
ISBN
9781989014240
Category
Social Science
Copyright
Some Rights Reserved - Creative Commons (CC BY)
Contributors
Edited by: Beau Branson, Edited by: Christina Hendricks, By (author): Beau Branson, By (author): Marcus William Hunt, By (author): Timothy D Knepper, By (author): Robert Sloan Lee, By (author): Steven Steyl, By (author): Hans Van Eyghen

Specifications

Pages
121
Binding Type
Paperback Perfect Bound
Interior Color
Black & White
Dimensions
US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)

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