Exploring the Philosophy of Religion
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (621 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0205645194 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Exploring the Philosophy of Religion, 7th Edition, combines the best features of a text and a reader by offering clear analysis coupled with important primary-source readings.Professor David Stewart called upon his 30-plus years of teaching experience to introduce students to the important study of philosophical issues raised by religion. Beginning students often find primary sources alone too difficult so this text offers primary source materials by a variety of significant philosophersincluding a balanced blend of classical and contemporary authorsbut the materials are supported by clearly written introductions, which better prepare students to understand the readings.
Organized around seven topics, each of the 28 readings is long enough to allow students to encounter first-hand the works of a major thinker.The introductions to the readings are clear and concise and help prepare students for meaningful class discussion.The topics begin with religious experience then transition to the relation of religion to life, to human destiny, and then on to arguments for God’s existence and the problem of evil. . From the Back CoverExploring the Philosophy of Religion combines the best features of a text and a reader. The last two sections analyze the relationship between faith and reason and the nature of religious language
from Rice University and has over thirty years experience teaching philosophy at Rice University, North Texas State University and Ohio University. In addition to Exploring the Philosophy of Religion, He is also co-author of Fundamentals of Philosophy (7th edition, Prentice Hall, 2010). David Stewart received the Ph.D.
The book is almost entirely on Christian philosophy; it has a misleading title The book is misleading because it deals primarily with Christian philosophy. I lucked out because I had a great professor for this class, but I wouldn't have purchased and read the book on my own.. Book Rental Review Chillyjhm It has a lot of highlighted text to be a rental book, but other than that it's fine.. Nom de Tome said Excellent reference. I was exposed to this book back in college. I enjoyed it immensely back then, and am enjoying re-reading it now.