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Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dr Brendan Sweetman
SeriesKey Concepts in Philosophy
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:182
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenrePhilosophy of religion
ISBN/Barcode 9780826486271
ClassificationsDewey:210
Audience
Undergraduate

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publication Date 23 April 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

Brendan Sweetman is Professor of Philosophy at Rockhurst University, USA. He is author and editor of ten books, including Religion and Science: An Introduction (2010) and Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy (2007).