Arguing About Religion
is an ideal collection for students interested in contemporary philosophy of religion and related disciplines. This volume brings together primary readings from over 40 of the world’s leading philosophers of religion, covering a broad range of issues. Set alongside these works of academic philosophy are excerpts from controversial popular works by Daniel Dennett and Richard Dawkins, in order to introduce the philosophical issues in a way that demonstrates their relevance to everyday life and sets them in the context of contemporary cultural discourse.
The volume is divided into 6 parts, helping the student get to grips with classic and core arguments. Topics covered include:
methodological issues in philosophy of religion
God’s nature and existence
evil and divine hiddenness
providence and interaction
the afterlife
religion and contemporary life
Featuring lucid general and section introductions and a glossary by volume editor Kevin Timpe,
is an ideal starting point for students coming to philosophy of religion for the first time.