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What is the status of belief in God? Must a rational case be made or can such belief be properly basic? Is it possible to reconcile the concept of a good God with evil and suffering? In light of great differences among religions, can only one religion be true? The most comprehensive work of its kind, Reason and Religious Belief, now in its fourth edition, explores these and other perennial questions in the philosophy of religion. Drawing from the best in both classical and contemporary discussions, the authors examine religious experience, faith and reason, the divine attributes, arguments for and against the existence of God, divine action (in various forms of theism), Reformed epistemology, religious language, religious diversity, religion and science, and much more. Retaining the engaging style and thorough coverage of previous editions, the fourth edition adds a critical new chapter on the ontological status of religion and the nature of religious claims. It also features revised treatments of omnipotence, miracles, and providence and updated suggestions for further reading. A sophisticated yet accessible introduction, Reason and Religious Belief, Fourth Edition, is ideally suited for use with the authors' companion anthology, Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings, Third Edition (OUP, 2006).

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #499953 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Customer Reviews

A clear and interesting book
This is most definately an acedemic work, which I would not recommend to those not previously assosiated with philosophy. That is not to say its content is particulkaly advanced, but the book assumes some previous knowledge and builds upon this assumption in a way that woudl not be conductive to everyone's understanding. However, if some basic background knoweldge is ther this book is a delight to read. Comapred to many of the philosophy texts books available it is clear, consise and illuminating. At times it can rush complex points, but a second reading almost always results in a thourough understanding of the authors point. Highly reccommmended for al those interested in foundatinalism and its various branches, as I felt it was this area in which it excelled.