Philosophy of Religion: The Basics
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Philosophy of Religion: The Basics

  1. 202 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Philosophy of Religion: The Basics

About this book

This book introduces students and other interested readers to the philosophy of religion—a vibrant and growing field of academic philosophy. Readers will be guided through an exploration of classic and contemporary arguments for and against theism. In addition to this crucial, but standard fare, this book looks to probe deeper into the nature and value (or dis-value) of religion itself. Philosophy of religion is becoming more diverse, both in terms of the religious traditions it examines, and the issues that it addresses. This book reflects that fact, engaging with religious traditions from Quakerism to Jainism. Questions and topics covered include:

  • What is religion?
  • What philosophical problems arise for the practices of prayer, worship, and meditation?
  • How might multiple religions co-exist in peace?
  • If there's a God, would it be the sort of thing that language could describe?
  • When and how might it be rational to wager that a particular religion is true?

With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading, Philosophy of Religion: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a lively and accessible foray into the study of religion or philosophy.

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Yes, you can access Philosophy of Religion: The Basics by Samuel Lebens in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Philosophy & Philosophy History & Theory. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2022
eBook ISBN
9781000643947

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Endorsements
  3. Half Title
  4. Series
  5. Title
  6. Copyright
  7. Dedication
  8. Contents
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. Introduction
  11. 1 What Is Religion?
  12. 2 Religious Language
  13. 3 Arguments for the Existence of God (Or Something Godlike)
  14. 4 Arguments for Specific Religions
  15. 5 Arguments Against God and Religious Belief
  16. 6 On Religion and Ethics
  17. 7 Religious Rituals and Practices
  18. 8 Religion, Pluralism, and the State
  19. Glossary
  20. Bibliography
  21. Index