Understand the Philosophy of Religion: Teach Yourself

By Mel R. Thompson

Is this the right book for me? This book is for anyone wanting to understand what religion is really about. Exploring all the key principles upon which religion is based and setting out the arguments for and against belief in a clear, accessible style, it examines religion against current issues such as terrorism, evolution, and our multi-cultural society. Understand the Philosophy of Religion includes: Chapter 1: Religious experience Chapter 2: Religious language Chapter 3: God: the concepts Chapter 4: God: the arguments Chapter 5: Atheism and humanism Chapter 6: The self Chapter 7: Psychology and religion Chapter 8: Suffering and evil Chapter 9: Religion and science Chapter 10: Religion and society Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features: One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of psychology. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1444105000
• ISBN13: 9781444105001
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

This bookBalances scholarship with a jargon- free approach

This book is ideal for anyone from A Level students upwards who want to know more about the philosophy of religion and certain themes in the study of Theology and is an excellent preparation and companion for anyone about to begin studying either philosophy or Theology.As a Theology and religious study student, at degree level, there are so many books that are found in student reading lists that are hard going and which are full of complicated theories and arguments. But this book uses clear language and perfect analogies.Mel Thompson explains everything from the topic of Religious language to arguments for the existence of God, the problems of evil and suffering, to problems which science place on religion, and does so in a manageable easy to understand way. Balancing scholarship with a jargon- free approach Thompson makes even the most profound arguments accessible to readers of all levels.This book can be used as a textbook or as a revision book. Using clear paragraphs, bullet points and summary pages Thompson certainly succeeds in getting complicated theories across.If you are a student on or about to take a Philosophy/Theology and religious studies course from A level upwards or anyone wanting to learn more about these topics this book is a must!!

What is Philosophy of Religion?

If you have asked that question then this is the book for you. It's accessible, easily understood and a good read! Explanations are just that explanations. I have lost my copy to a friend who just 'wanted a look'. So beware

A simple and straight-forward book

The content of this book is perfectly organized and you can surely understand what Philosophy of Religion is after reading it once!