Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion

By William Hasker, Michael Peterson, Bruce Reichenbach, et al.

Book Overview

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 third 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, theistic arguments, the problem of evil, Reformed epistemology, miracles, and religious language. They also treat subjects not often included in competing texts, such as process theism, religious pluralism, religion and science, and the relationship between religion and morality.
The third edition retains the engaging style and thorough coverage of previous editions and also takes into account the latest contributions in the field by such thinkers as Plantinga, Alston, Martin, Murphy, Dembski, M. Adams, and Swinburne. Integrating a variety of perspectives, it adds a chapter on the openness of God debate, several sections on feminist concerns, and frequent comparisons of how Eastern religions compare with Western theism. A sophisticated yet accessible introduction, Reason and Religious Belief, 3/e is ideally suited for use with the authors' companion anthology, Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings, 2/e (OUP, 2000).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195156951
• ISBN13: 9780195156959
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 0.9" x 9.2"

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Reason & Religious Belief

Most books on theology for the layman are actually either apologetics or mostly inspirational in content. This book presents much broder and more basic material on such subjects as does God exist, the problems of evil, process theology, and foundationalism, all described in language that the layman can easily understand. The subjects are treated in a balanced manner with reasons for and against certain beliefs. I would recommend this to any layman who is interested in digging down to the bedrock of how, mostly Christian, beliefs are viewed from a rational, and occasionally spiritual perspective.

Excellent

The philosophy of religion is a fascinating subject which is getting more attention in recent years. There are any number of introductory works on the subject, but this is one of the best I've seen. It is particularly comprehensive and deals with a number of subjects beyond the traditional topics found in such books, including science and religion, religious pluralism, and life after death. It also introduces the reader to leading thinkers in every area, but avoids excessively technical language. A person who is studying philosophy for the first time or who has a basic knowledge of philosophy but wants to study the philosophy of religion would benefit from reading this book.The authors are Christians and the writing tends to sympathize with the theistic approach. If you get this book, make sure you get the authors' collection of readings, Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings.