Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy - Paperback

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: Brendan Sweetman
• | Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
• | Publication Date: Jun 23, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 182 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0826486274
• | ISBN-13: 9780826486271