Philosophy of Religion: An Anthology [Paperback]

Louis P. Pojman (Author), Michael Rea (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0495095044 | ISBN-13: 978-0495095040 | Publication Date: March 22, 2007 | Edition: 5

The most comprehensive text in its field, this anthology includes 70 articles in 10 areas of philosophy of religion: Traditional Arguments for the Existence of God; The Argument from Religious Experience; The Problem of Evil; The Attributes of God; Miracles, Death and Immortality; Faith and Reason; Science, Religion, and Evolution; Religious Pluralism; and Religion and Ethics. The articles are arranged in a coherent framework, with the presentation of each area progressing from the classical to the contemporary and treated in a dialectic (pro and con) fashion that exposes students to both sides of each issue.

Product Details

• Paperback: 591 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 5 edition (March 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495095044
• ISBN-13: 978-0495095040
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lewis Vaughn is the former editor of Free Inquiry magazine and the former executive editor of the philosophy journal Philo. The late Louis P. Pojman was Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, non-basic introduction to the topic, May 12, 2008

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Claudio D'Amato (Blacksburg, VA) - See all my reviews
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This book, unlike Pojman's introductory-level "Philosophical Traditions", is not for the beginner. It relies almost exclusively on primary sources, which are mostly unabridged, unfiltered, and only briefly summarized.

Some readers will find this a good reason to stay away from it; for me, as for any undergraduate who is serious enough about philosophy, it is a big plus. It certainly makes for a challenging read. Certain pieces by Alston, James, and especially Plantinga are extenuating tour-de-forces, particularly Plantinga's lengthy (and fascinating, regardless of one's opinion) work on warrant, Christian belief, and foundationalism.

Thankfully, this edition gives more room to issues concerning naturalism and evolutionary biology. While the choice of articles is debatable (particularly Gish), it is still a fair introduction to some essential conceptual issues that go beneath the trite and politicized "creation-evolution controversy."

Overall, a full appreciation of this anthology requires either former background in philosophy or a really good professor. I had both, so I enjoyed it at its fullest; but I cannot guarantee the same experience for everybody.

4.0 out of 5 stars No complaints, January 14, 2011

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As stated the package come to my door step within three to five business days and in pretty good condition. I really enjoy the anthology and the content is great for an introduction into modern Religious Philosophy. I recommend this as a great complement for a religious studies major, or general reading. Material is best understood through group discussion.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent material, February 1, 2009

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The book is very well written but not for the fainthearted in the study of Religion or the philosophy thereof. It can be difficult reading. It is definitely not bedtime reading. It requires thought, concentration and putting aside your own beliefs and being open-minded.