The Nature of God: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Problems of Philosophy) [Hardcover]

Gerard Hughes (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0415109507 | ISBN-13: 978-0415109505 | Publication Date: March 28, 1995 | Edition: 1

Providing the reader with first-hand acquaintance of the religious philosophies of such classic writers as Aquinas and Hume, Hughes goes on to discuss their arguments in the light of current debates.

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'This is an excellent work, which can be recommended without reservation. Above all, this work is to be valued because it sets out in a clearly argued fashion a standpoint which has been relatively neglected in recent discussion.' - Theology

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• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (March 28, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415109507
• ISBN-13: 978-0415109505
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional blend of intense scholarship and readability, October 19, 2007

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This review is from: The Nature of God: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Problems of Philosophy) (Paperback)

Philosophy of religion, particularly some of the areas with which Hughes deals in this volume, is invariably a complex study, with many difficult and puzzling concepts. Gerard Hughes has an exceptional gift for probing the depths of these matters, while maintaining a clear, often engaging manner of expression. His exploration of the varied viewpoints, their history, and contemporary challenges to ideas is an exceptional presentation.

I particularly liked that, unlike some other authors, Hughes does not compromise on detail for the sake of making a complex topic sound, frankly, simpler than it is. This book is not the sort of introduction which one would use in a discussion group. It is suited as a university text or for those who already have some grounding in philosophy. Though it could not be a standalone text (classroom instruction would require considerable reference to primary sources), it is a superb, concise presentation of some of the more difficult matters in the field. For example, Hughes' treatment of divine simplicity, a concept which I find to be one of the more confusing in the area, is laudable, because it often is skirted in introductory texts.