Philosophy of Religion: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy)

Philosophy of Religion: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy)

by KeithE.Yandell (Author)

Synopsis

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

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 424
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 26 Nov 1998

ISBN 10: 0415132142
ISBN 13: 9780415132145

Media Reviews
The central strength of the book is its willingness to argue points out in detail rather than just reporting on arguments. It is a model of rigorous argument applied to questions of religion.
-Mark Wynn, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane
... Yandell's book stands out as an exemplary work in analytical philosophy of religion and readers of this journal [ Philosophia Christi] are indebted to his considerable philosophical acumen...[Yandell] takes us a good way down the path to appreciating the philosophical power of theism.
... Philosophy of Religion: A Contemporary Introduction is a fine text of interest to the specialist and, with a little help in the classroom, a refreshing resource for students.
-Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf College Philosophia Christi, Spring 2003
Author Bio
Keith E. Yandell is professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin at Madison