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'Not only philosophers of all stripes, but also religious persons, scholars of religion and comparativists turn to the philosophy of religion as a crucial resource. Much work in the field has been rendered unhelpful by its narrow or exclusively Western focus. Here, finally, is a volume to fill the gap. With its comprehensive span of topics and chapters written by leading authorities, this will be a defining text for the emerging global approach to the philosophy of religion...The most up-to-date and authoritative introduction to the immediate past and the immediate future of the discipline currently available.' – Philip Clayton, Harvard University, USA
'This is an absolutely superb volume. The range of topics is remarkably wide, covering Eastern and Western religions, traditional arguments, orthodox doctrines, and also recent developments in the understanding of religious discourse. The editors have put together an ideal line-up of distinguished contributors, and the essays provide balanced overviews, whilst giving sufficient attention to detail to lead the reader into the problems and issues that make this such a fascinating and varied area of philosophy. Quite simply, this is a vital resource, as well as an immensely attractive one.' – Robin Le Poidevin, University of Leeds, UK
‘This book is distinguished by its comprehensive range and by the eminent list of philosophers who have written for it. It will be an indispensable guide to current thinking in the philosophy of religion.' – Keith Ward, Christ Church College, Oxford
'This is the best companion to philosophy of religion currently available. It provides expertly guided entry to recent work on a huge range of topics, and will be immensely useful to all students who are prepared to think about what they are reading.' – Graham Oppy, Monash University, Australia
"With its comprehensive span of topics and chapters written by leading authorities, this will be a defining text for the emerging global approach to the philosophy of religion...The most up-to-date and authoritative introduction to the immediate past and the immediate future of the discipline currently available."
Philip Clayton, Harvard University, USA "This is an absolutely superb volume. The range of topics is remarkably wide, covering Eastern and Western religions, traditional arguments, orthodox doctrines, and also recent developments in the understanding of religious discourse. Quite simply, this is a vital resource, as well as an immensely attractive one."
Robin Le Poidevin, University of Leeds, UK "This book is distinguished by its comprehensive range and by the eminent list of philosophers who have written for it. It will be an indispensable guide to current thinking in the philosophy of religion."
Keith Ward, Christchurch College, Oxford "This is the best companion to philosophy of religion currently available. It provides expertly guided entry to recent work on a huge range of topics, and will be immensely useful to all students who are prepared to think about what they are reading."
Graham Oppy, Monash University, Australia The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion is an outstanding guide and reference source to the major themes, movements, debates and topics in philosophy of religion. Sixty-four entries by a team of renowned international contributors are organized into nine clear parts:
Philosophical Issues in the World Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, African Religions, Chinese Religion, Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Key Figures in Philosophy of Religion: Augustine, Shankara, Ibn Sina/Avicenna, Moses Maimonides/Rambam, Thomas Aquinas, David Hume, Immanuel Kant, Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, William James
Religious Diversity: Truth in Religion, Religious Traditions and Rational Assessments, Religious Pluralism, Inclusivism and Exclusivism, Non-theistic Conceptions of God, Mysticism Among the World's Religions
The Theistic Concept of God: Omniscience, Omnipotence, Omnipresence, Eternity, Goodness, Hiddenness, Creation and Divine, Action
Arguments For God's Existence: The Ontological Argument, The Cosmological Argument, The Teleological Argument, The Moral Argument, The Argument from Consciousness, The Wager Argument
Arguments Against God's Existence: The Problem of Evil, Problems with the Concept of God, The Problem of Religious Language, Naturalistic Rejoinders to Theistic Arguments, Why Is There a Universe At All, Rather Than Just Nothing?, The Sociobiological Account of Religious Belief
Philosophical Theology: Catholic Philosophical Theology, Eastern Orthodoxy, Protestant Theology, Process Theology, Postmodern Theology, Theology and Religious Language
Christian Theism: The Trinity, Revelation, The Incarnation, Resurrection, Sin and Salvation, Heaven and Hell, Miracles, Faith, Hope, and Doubt, Prayer
Recent Topics in Philosophy of Religion: Reformed Epistemology, Feminism, Continental Philosophy, Phenomenology of Religion, Religious Naturalism, Religious Experience, Religion and Science
The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, religion and related disciplines.
