An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion

by Michael J. Murray , Michael C. Rea

• ISBN13: 9780521619554
• ISBN10: 0521619556
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-21
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion provides a broad overview of the topics which are at the forefront of discussion in contemporary philosophy of religion. Prominent views and arguments from both historical and contemporary authors are discussed and analyzed. The book treats all of the central topics in the field, including the coherence of the divine attributes, theistic and atheistic arguments, faith and reason, religion and ethics, miracles, human freedom and divine providence, science and religion, and immortality. In addition it addresses topics of significant importance that similar books often ignore, including the argument for atheism from hiddenness, the coherence of the doctrines of the Trinity and the Incarnation, and the relationship between religion and politics. It will be a valuable accompaniment to undergraduate and introductory graduate-level courses.

Author Biography

Michael J. Murray is Arthur and Katherine Shadek Professor in the Humanities and Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, Franklin and Marshall College Michael Rea is Associate Professor and Associate Director, Center for Philosophy of Religion, Department of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
The Nature of God	p. 1
Attributes of God: independence, goodness, and power	p. 3
Attributes of God: eternity, knowledge, and providence	p. 35
God triune and incarnate	p. 64
The Rationality of Religious Belief	p. 91
Faith and rationality	p. 93
Theistic arguments	p. 123
Anti-theistic arguments	p. 157
Science, Morality, and Immortality	p. 191
Religion and science	p. 193
Religion, morality, and politics	p. 227
Mind, body, and immortality	p. 258
Index	p. 287
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