An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion
Benjamin R. Tilghman
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Hardback. This book is written for those coming to philosophy for the first time. It explains the nature of philosophical inquiry and discusses traditional philosophical questions about the existence of God, miracles, creationism, the truth of the Bible, science, and the problem of evil. Num Pages: 248 pages, 4 figures. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 536.
This book is written for those coming to philosophy for the first time. It explains the nature of philosophical inquiry and discusses traditional philosophical questions about the existence of God, miracles, creationism, the truth of the Bible, science, and the problem of evil.
This book is written for those coming to philosophy for the first time. It explains the nature of philosophical inquiry and discusses traditional philosophical questions about the existence of God, miracles, creationism, the truth of the Bible, science, and the problem of evil.
The argument of the book suggests that the attempt to find historical and scientific proof for religious beliefs is bound to fail and so is the attempt to disprove religion by scientific and historical evidence. The view that religion is best understood as a way of life and not in competition with science at all is ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631189374
SKU
V9780631189374
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About Benjamin R. Tilghman
B. R. Tilghman is Professor of Philosophy, Kansas State University. His books include But is it Art? (Blackwell Publishers, 1984) and Wittgenstein, Ethics and Aesthetics (1991).
Reviews for An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion
"This is vintage Tilghman: accessible, good examples, and down to earth. The book will be an eminently useful primer." R. T. Herbert, University of Oregon "An engaging text; it offers students an accessible introduction to the arguments and history of the field." Charles Taliaferro, St Olaf College