Philosophy of Religion [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Louis P. Pojman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0767408195 | ISBN-13: 978-0767408196 | Edition: 1

Covering the major issues of the field succinctly and lucidly, this text takes an analytically rigorous approach and makes it accessible in presentation. Pojman writes from an impartial perspective, presenting various options and points of view while guiding students in their own search for truth over these often emotion-laden, crucial issues.

Editorial Reviews

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“Pojman’s style is conversational, very accessible . . . , deeply serious but not without plenty of humor. One is moved by his account of his intimate personal odyssey through the minefields of religious belief.” — Theodore Guleserian, Arizona State University

“I consider This to be the best introductory text on the subject. Thank you for reprinting it and especially for making if affordable for students.” - William Settles, Harry S. Truman College --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Dr. Louis Pojman is Professor of Philosophy at the United States Military Academy. He has a Ph.D. in Religion and Ethics from Union Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Oxford University. He has been a Fulbright Fellow at the University of Copenhagen and a Rockefeller Fellow at the University of Hamburg. He has taught at Oxford University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Texas and the University of Mississippi before coming to West Point last year. He has won several Outstanding Teaching Awards and has been the President of the Society for Philosophy of Religion and an Associate Editor for The Encyclopedia of Philosophy. He is the author of more than 25 books and more than 80 articles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 1 edition (August 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767408195
• ISBN-13: 978-0767408196
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,457,129 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.