Philosophy of Religion: A Contemporary Introduction
Philosophy of Religion provides an account of the central issues and viewpoints in the philosophy of religion but also shows how such issues can be rationally assessed and in what ways competing views can be rationally assessed. It includes major philosophical figures in religious traditions as well as discussions by important contemporary philosophers. Keith Yandell deals lucidly and constructively with representative views from Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. This book will appeal to students of both philosophy and religion as well as to the general reader interested in the subject.
Unique features of Philosophy of Religion: * key reading and new reading in the subject area * questions at the ends of chapters * a glossary of philosophical terms * annotated further reading |
Contents
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION
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9 |
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RELIGIOUS CONCEPTIONS OF ULTIMATE REALITY
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81 |
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ARGUMENTS CONCERNING MONOTHEISTIC CONCEPTIONS
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119 |
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ARGUMENTS CONCERNING NONMONOTHEISTIC CONCEPTIONS
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237 |
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RELIGION MORALITY FAITH AND REASON
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299 |
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Glossary
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361 |
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Selected great figures in the history of philosophy of religion
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365 |
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Notes
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367 |
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