"Philosophy of Religion: Classic and Contemporary Issues" provides an in-depth exploration of key ideas in the philosophy of religion, featuring eighteen essays from leading scholars. It covers both traditional and modern topics, includes study questions, and offers resources for further exploration of religion's fundamental questions.
Evil: A Guide for the Perplexed is a lively examination of the philosophical and theological problems raised by the existence of widespread evil. It explores classic debates around this problem and also engages with more recent ones, from new challenges posed by scientific advances in evolutionary theory, neuroscience, and cosmology, to concerns of climate change and environmental degradation, to questions raised by increasing religious and secular violence. This second edition also contains new chapters and topics such as Jewish, Christian, and Islamic responses to evil and skeptical theism. The result is an even-handed guide to both traditional and contemporary issues raised by the reality and ubiquity of evil.
Exploring the evolution of Christian thought, this introduction delves into key ideas, influential figures, and significant events that shaped Christianity from its origins to modern times. It emphasizes the often-overlooked contributions of women and the impact of non-Christian movements, offering a comprehensive view of the history of Christian ideas. The second edition includes a new chapter on liberal theology and incorporates recent scholarly advancements, enriching the reader's understanding of Christianity's role in shaping contemporary society.
Offers an overview of contemporary philosophy of religion. This book introduces the key figures in the history of philosophy of religion, and explores the impact of religious diversity and pluralism. It also examines the main arguments for and against the existence of God and the nature of the divine.
The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion is an indispensable guide and reference source to the major themes, movements, debates and topics in philosophy of religion. A team of renowned international contributors provide sixty-five accessible entries organized into nine clear parts: philosophical issues in world religions key figures in philosophy of religion religious diversity the theistic conception of God arguments for the existence of God arguments against the existence of God philosophical theology christian theism recent topics in philosophy of religion. Covering key world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and key figures such as Augustine, Aquinas and Kierkegaard, the book explores the central topics in theism such as the ontological, cosmological and teleological arguments for God's existence. Three final parts consider Catholicism, Protestantism, Eastern orthodoxy and current debates including phenomenology, reformed epistemology, religious experience, and religion and science. This is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, religion and related disciplines.
Focusing on the ancient period, this volume explores the evolution of the concept of evil and its influence on subsequent philosophical and religious thought. It provides insights into how early ideas about evil have shaped later interpretations, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in the historical context of morality and ethics. The book serves as a foundation for understanding the complexities of evil throughout history.
Is ethics grounded in human nature? Yes, claims our oldest ethical theory. This Element outlines the history of natural law theory, alternative traditions, and methods along which natural law norms can be discovered. It investigates and rebuts seminal challenges to natural law methodology, and outlines and criticises the 'new' natural law theory.