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Philosophy of Religion: An Introduction

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Rowe's presentation of each topic is clear, fair, and provoking. The book is thorough in its coverage yet concise and easy to complete. In spite of its higher than normal price, Rowe's introduction will be invaluable to both the new student and seasoned philosopher of religion.

The author is not only a scholar, but a teacher who conveys difficult concepts with admirable clarity. This volume contains the best chapter I've ever read on the Ontological Argument. I was surprised that this book contains no discussion of Divine Hiddenness, Pascal's Wager, or the incoherence of the concept of God outside time--expanding the book to include these topics would be very valuable.

The first edition of Rowe's introductory text, PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION, was one of my textbooks as an undergraduate. Rowe's presentation of the issues is great for beginners. I was also impressed by the balance in his treatment. This was nowhere more evident than in his discussion of the problem of evil: although Rowe pioneered the influential 'evidential' form of the argument from evil for atheism, he carefully and fairly lays out the issues in the debate over that argument.

I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in the phil. of religion.

This book is pretty useful in introducing the subject of Philosophy of Religion as separate to Theology or Religion itself. It covers most of the major problems pertaining religion. For a neophite in these like myself, it gave me quite a broad understanding of the major issues concerning the philosophy of religion. It also contains a list of books to review the subject in more depth. I like the last chapters, the first chapters are different proofs of the existence of God, and they may become somewhat tedious.

I would just like to join the chorus of praise offered by the other reviewers: Rowe's presentation of the standard topics in the philosophy of religion is remarkably clear. He manages to make the logical structure of these issues brilliantly explicit, even for philosophical novices. Anyone who has to teach these topics should consult Rowe's book as an aid to the preparation of lectures and hand-outs, even if they do not choose to use it as a course-text.

William L. Rowe's book is the best introduction to philosophy of religion in the universe. It's comprehensive, the writing is clear, and Rowe is fair to both sides of an arguement. If you want a solid introduction to philosophy religion, look no further than this perfect little book; everything else is an inferior copy.

Also recommended: The Gospel of Arnie

This is ideal for the student or general reader wanting to understand the basic principles of the philosophy of religion in an enjoyable, intelligent, yet painless way!

I used this book for a college course I had. It is possible to discuss religion and the belief of God in general terms without bringing in any Scriptures of any sort. Very well laid out and the book was able to explain some difficult philosophical ideas in easy to understand terms and examples.

I received the book earlier than expected and it the book was as good as new when it came. Great deal on the book too!