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Readings in the Philosophy of Religion
This anthology contains the best of both classical and contemporary sources, offering a balanced historical approach to the philosophy of religion while reflecting the latest developments in the field. The included readings grapple with issues that are existentially compelling and provocative regardless of one's religious leanings. Topics are covered in a point-counterpoint manner designed to foster deep reflection. This third edition contains an entirely new section on early Chinese religion as well as new essays on religious language, feminism, and the cognitive science of religion.
520 pages, Paperback
First published March 6, 2000
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Kelly James Clark
28 books28 followersKelly James Clark is an American philosopher noted for his work in the philosophy of religion, science and religion, and the cognitive science of religion.
He received his PhD from the University of Notre Dame where his dissertation advisor was Alvin Plantinga. He has held professorships at Calvin College, Oxford University, University of St. Andrews, Notre Dame & Gordon College. He also served as Executive Director for the Society of Christian Philosophers from 1994 to 2009.
He is currently Senior Research Fellow at the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and Professor at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids Michigan.
He received his PhD from the University of Notre Dame where his dissertation advisor was Alvin Plantinga. He has held professorships at Calvin College, Oxford University, University of St. Andrews, Notre Dame & Gordon College. He also served as Executive Director for the Society of Christian Philosophers from 1994 to 2009.
He is currently Senior Research Fellow at the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and Professor at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids Michigan.
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April 30, 2022
Covers arguments for and against the existence of God, what rational belief consists of, hermeneutics of suspicion (e.g., Nietzsche, Marx), and God-talk.
This was a textbook for my Intro to Philosophy course and I enjoyed it. There's a mix of medieval, modern, and contemporary philosophy. Clark provides good intros for text sections as well as questions after each essay for the reader to reflect on.
Overall enjoyable, though not too readable for new students in philosophy (Plantinga's works are included!).
This was a textbook for my Intro to Philosophy course and I enjoyed it. There's a mix of medieval, modern, and contemporary philosophy. Clark provides good intros for text sections as well as questions after each essay for the reader to reflect on.
Overall enjoyable, though not too readable for new students in philosophy (Plantinga's works are included!).
February 15, 2018
Tremendous resource for anyone trying to get acquainted with the ABC’s of philosophy of religion.
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