The Routledge Companion To Theism

Author : Charles Taliaferro,Victoria S. Harrison,Stewart Goetz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136338236

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The Routledge Companion to Theism by Charles Taliaferro,Victoria S. Harrison,Stewart Goetz Pdf

There are deep and pervasive disagreements today in universities and colleges, and popular culture in general, over the credibility and value of belief in God. This has given rise to an urgent need for a balanced, comprehensive, accessible resource book that can inform the public and scholarly debate over theism. While scholars with as diverse interests as Daniel Dennett, Terry Eagleton, Richard Dawkins, Jürgen Habermas, and Rowan Williams have recently contributed books to this debate, "theism" as a concept remains poorly understood and requires a more thorough and systematic analysis than it has so far received in any single volume. The Routledge Companion to Theism addresses this need by investigating theism's history as well as its relationship to inquiry in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and to its wider cultural contexts. The contents are not confined within the philosophy of religion or even within the more expansive borders of philosophy. Rather, The Routledge Companion to Theism investigates its subject through the lens of a wide variety of disciplines and explores the ramifications of theism considered as a way of life as well as an intellectual conviction. The five parts of the volume indicate its inclusive scope: I. What is Theism?; II. Theism and Inquiry; III. Theism and the Socio-Political Realm; IV. Theism and Culture; V. Theism as a Way of Life. The result is a well ordered and thorough collection that should provide a wide spectrum of readers with a better understanding of a subject that's much discussed, but frequently misunderstood. As the editors note in their Introduction, while stimulating and informing the contemporary debate, a key aim of the volume is to open new avenues of inquiry into theism and thereby to encourage further research into this vital topic. Comprised of 54 essays by leading scholars in philosophy, history, theology, religious studies, political science, education and sociology, The Routledge Companion to Theism promises to be the most useful, comprehensive resource on an emerging subject of interest for students and scholars.

Author : Charles Taliaferro,Victoria S. Harrison,Stewart Goetz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780415881647

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The Routledge Companion to Theism by Charles Taliaferro,Victoria S. Harrison,Stewart Goetz Pdf

There are deep and pervasive disagreements today in universities and colleges, and popular culture in general, over the credibility and value of belief in God. This has given rise to an urgent need for a balanced, comprehensive, accessible resource book that can inform the public and scholarly debate over theism. While scholars with as diverse interests as Daniel Dennett, Terry Eagleton, Richard Dawkins, Jrgen Habermas, and Rowan Williams have recently contributed books to this debate, "theism" as a concept remains poorly understood and requires a more thorough and systematic analysis than it has so far received in any single volume. The Routledge Companion to Theism addresses this need by investigating theism's history as well as its relationship to inquiry in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and to its wider cultural contexts. The contents are not confined within the philosophy of religion or even within the more expansive borders of philosophy. Rather, The Routledge Companion to Theism investigates its subject through the lens of a wide variety of disciplines and explores the ramifications of theism considered as a way of life as well as an intellectual conviction. The five parts of the volume indicate its inclusive scope: I. What is Theism?; II. Theism and Inquiry; III. Theism and the Socio-Political Realm; IV. Theism and Culture; V. Theism as a Way of Life. The result is a well ordered and thorough collection that should provide a wide spectrum of readers with a better understanding of a subject that's much discussed, but frequently misunderstood. As the editors note in their Introduction, while stimulating and informing the contemporary debate, a key aim of the volume is to open new avenues of inquiry into theism and thereby to encourage further research into this vital topic. Comprised of 54 essays by leading scholars in philosophy, history, theology, religious studies, political science, education and sociology, The Routledge Companion to Theism promises to be the most useful, comprehensive resource on an emerging subject of interest for students and scholars.

Author : Chad Meister,Paul Copan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134180011

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Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion by Chad Meister,Paul Copan Pdf

The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion is an indispensable guide and reference source to the major themes, movements, debates and topics in philosophy of religion. A team of renowned international contributors provide sixty-five accessible entries organized into nine clear parts: philosophical issues in world religions key figures in philosophy of religion religious diversity the theistic conception of God arguments for the existence of God arguments against the existence of God philosophical theology christian theism recent topics in philosophy of religion. Covering key world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and key figures such as Augustine, Aquinas and Kierkegaard, the book explores the central topics in theism such as the ontological, cosmological and teleological arguments for God's existence. Three final parts consider Catholicism, Protestantism, Eastern orthodoxy and current debates including phenomenology, reformed epistemology, religious experience, and religion and science. This is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, religion and related disciplines.

Author : Chad V. Meister,Paul Copan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780415782944

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The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion by Chad V. Meister,Paul Copan Pdf

The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion, Second Edition contains nine new entries, and is an indispensable guide and reference source to the major themes, movements and topics in philosophy of religion.

Author : James W. Haag,Gregory R. Peterson,Michael L. Spezio
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781136634161

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The Routledge Companion to Religion and Science by James W. Haag,Gregory R. Peterson,Michael L. Spezio Pdf

The field of religion and science is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of research today. This Companion brings together an outstanding team of scholars to explore the ways in which science intersects with the major religions of the world and religious naturalism. The collection provides an overview of the field and also indicates ways in which it is developing. Its multicultural breadth and scientific rigor on topics that are and will be compelling issues in the first part of the twenty-first century and beyond will be welcomed by students and scholars alike.

Author : John Hinnells
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134318476

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The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion by John Hinnells Pdf

Providing a genuinely full guide to the theory and methods related to religious studies, this text - written entirely by world-renowned specialists - is the ideal resource for those studying the discipline.

Author : John Hinnells
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134318469

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The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion by John Hinnells Pdf

Providing a genuinely full guide to the theory and methods related to religious studies, this text - written entirely by world-renowned specialists - is the ideal resource for those studying the discipline.

Author : Chad V. Meister,Paul Copan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : OCLC:1200946817

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The Routledge Companion to Philosophy and Religion by Chad V. Meister,Paul Copan Pdf

Author : Chad Meister,James Beilby
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1151 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781136677991

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The Routledge Companion to Modern Christian Thought by Chad Meister,James Beilby Pdf

This Companion provides an unrivalled view of the field of modern Christian thought, from the Enlightenment to the twentieth century and beyond. Written by an outstanding team of theologians and philosophers of religion, it covers the following topics within Christian thought: Key figures and influencers Central events and movements Major theological issues and key approaches to Christian Theology Recent topics and trends in Christian thought Each entry is clear and accessible, making the book the ideal resource for students of Christian thought and history and philosophy of religion, and a valuable reference for professional theologians and philosophers.

Author : J. P. Moreland,Chad V. Meister,Khaldoun A. Sweis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199755448

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Debating Christian Theism by J. P. Moreland,Chad V. Meister,Khaldoun A. Sweis Pdf

Comprising groundbreaking dialogues by many of the most prominent scholars in Christian apologetics and the philosophy of religion, this volume offers a definitive treatment of central questions of Christian faith. The essays are ecumenical and broadly Christian, in the spirit of C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, and feature lucid and up-to-date material designed to engage readers in contemporary theistic and Christian issues. Beginning with dialogues about God's existence and the coherence of theism and then moving beyond generic theism to address significant debates over such specifically Christian doctrines as the Trinity and the resurrection of Jesus, Debating Christian Theism provides an ideal starting point for anyone seeking to understand the current debates in Christian theology.

Author : Paul Copan,Paul Moser
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004-07-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134574872

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The Rationality of Theism by Paul Copan,Paul Moser Pdf

The Rationality of Theism is a controversial collection of brand new papers by thirteen outstanding philosophers and scholars. Its aim is to offer comprehensive theistic replies to the traditional arguments against the existence of God, offering a positive case for theism as well as rebuttals of recent influential criticisms of theism.

Author : Kevin Timpe,Meghan Griffith,Neil Levy
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317635475

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The Routledge Companion to Free Will by Kevin Timpe,Meghan Griffith,Neil Levy Pdf

Questions concerning free will are intertwined with issues in almost every area of philosophy, from metaphysics to philosophy of mind to moral philosophy, and are also informed by work in different areas of science (principally physics, neuroscience and social psychology). Free will is also a perennial concern of serious thinkers in theology and in non-western traditions. Because free will can be approached from so many different perspectives and has implications for so many debates, a comprehensive survey needs to encompass an enormous range of approaches. This book is the first to draw together leading experts on every aspect of free will, from those who are central to the current philosophical debates, to non-western perspectives, to scientific contributions and to those who know the rich history of the subject. Its 61 chapters, commissioned especially for this volume from the world’s leading researchers, are framed by a General Introduction and briefer introductions for each of the six sections. A list of References, an annotated Suggested Reading list, and a short list of Related Topics are included at the end of each chapter.

Author : Chad Meister
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134141791

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Introducing Philosophy of Religion by Chad Meister Pdf

Does God exist? What about evil and suffering? How does faith relate to science? Is there life after death? These questions fascinate everyone and lie at the heart of philosophy of religion. Chad Meister offers an up-to-date introduction to the field, focussing not only on traditional debates but also on contemporary concepts such as the intelligent creator. Key topics, such as divine reality and the self and religious experience, are discussed in relation to different faiths. Introducing Philosophy of Religion: • offers a lucid overview of contemporary philosophy of religion • introduces the key figures in the history of philosophy of religion • explores the impact of religious diversity and pluralism • examines the main arguments for and against the existence of God and the nature of the divine • looks at science and issues of faith and reason • explores how the different religions approach the concept of life after death. The wealth of textbook features, including tables of essential information, questions for reflection, summaries, glossary and recommendations for further reading make the book ideal for student use. Along with its accompanying Reader, this is the perfect introductory package for undergraduate philosophy of religion courses. Visit the book's companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415403276. Features include: an interactive glossary a timeline powerpoint slides on all the chapters chapter outlines lists of objectives for study.

Author : Charles Taliaferro,Paul Draper,Philip L. Quinn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1444320165

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A Companion to Philosophy of Religion by Charles Taliaferro,Paul Draper,Philip L. Quinn Pdf

In 85 new and updated essays, this comprehensive volume provides anauthoritative guide to the philosophy of religion. Includes contributions from established philosophers and risingstars 22 new entries have now been added, and all material from theprevious edition has been updated and reorganized Broad coverage spans the areas of world religions, theism,atheism, , the problem of evil, science and religion, andethics

Author : Chad V. Meister
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : IND:30000124206776

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The Philosophy of Religion Reader by Chad V. Meister Pdf

Reflecting current trends and research interests in the field - including the growing interest in religious diversity and global philosophy of religion - this broad and up to date introduction explores key writings from both the Western theistic tradition and from non-Western, non-theistic sources. The nine sections cover: Religious Diversity The Nature and Attributes of God Arguments for and Against the Existence of God Science Faith and Miracles The Self and Human Condition Religious Experience The Problem of Evil and Suffering Death and the Afterlife. With section introductions, discusssion questions, extensive bibliographies and a supporting website featuring additional material, it is the ideal reference tool to help clarify important points and reinforce understanding.