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Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology
Brian Davies
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Description for Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology
Paperback. Both an anthology and commentary, this text presents a self-contained introduction to the philosophy of religion. Readings focus on questions which have preoccupied Western philosophers when thinking about religion, such as the existence and nature of God and the question of life after death. Editor(s): Davies, Brian. Num Pages: 784 pages, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: HPC; HRAB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 249 x 170 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1282.
Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible overview of the philosophy of religion. Under the careful editorship of Brian Davies, the book contains a selection of the best classical and contemporary writings on the philosophy of religion together with substantial commentary, introductory material, discussion questions, and detailed guides to further reading. The editorial material sets the extracts in context and guides the reader through them. Taken as a whole, the book offers the ideal, self-contained introduction to the questions which have most preoccupied Western philosophers when thinking about religion. The selection is both very ... Read more
Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible overview of the philosophy of religion. Under the careful editorship of Brian Davies, the book contains a selection of the best classical and contemporary writings on the philosophy of religion together with substantial commentary, introductory material, discussion questions, and detailed guides to further reading. The editorial material sets the extracts in context and guides the reader through them. Taken as a whole, the book offers the ideal, self-contained introduction to the questions which have most preoccupied Western philosophers when thinking about religion. The selection is both very ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
Number of Pages
784
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198751946
SKU
V9780198751946
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About Brian Davies
Professor Brian Davies is Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University, New York. He is a Catholic Priest and Dominican Friar and General Editor of the series 'Outstanding Christian Thinkers' published by Geoffrey Chapman, London and 'Medieval Minds' published by Oxford University Press. His many articles on Philosophy of Religion and Theology are widely published and he has contributed to several published ... Read more
Reviews for Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology
"Comprehensive, representative, good guidance and advice", Dr Andrew Dawson, Chester College "The selection of articles is exceptionally good for an introductory course in the subject. The questions are also useful for discussion in class and writing projects", Dr Victoria S Harrison, Birkbeck College