The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Philosophy of Religion

by Graham Oppy (Editor)

Philosophy of religion has experienced a renaissance in recent times, paralleling the resurgence in public debate about the place and value of religion in contemporary Western societies. The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Philosophy of Religion is an outstanding reference source to the key topics, problems and debates in this exciting subject. Comprising over thirty chapters by a team of international contributors, the Handbook is divided into seven






theoretical orientations
conceptions of divinity
epistemology of religious belief
metaphysics and religious language
religion and politics
religion and ethics
religion and scientific scrutiny.



Within these sections central issues, debates and problems are examined, religious experience, religion and superstition, realism and anti-realism, scientific interpretation of religious texts, feminist approaches to religion, religion in the public square, tolerance, religion and meta-ethics, religion and cognitive science, and the meaning of life. Together, they offer readers an informed understanding of the current state of play in the liveliest areas of contemporary philosophy of religion.





The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Philosophy of Religion is essential reading for students and researchers of philosophy of religion from across the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Genres: Philosophy, Religion

Kindle Edition

First published November 30, 2014

About the author

Graham Robert Oppy is an Australian philosopher whose main area of research is the philosophy of religion. He currently holds the posts of Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean of Research at Monash University and serves as CEO of the Australasian Association of Philosophy, Chief Editor of the Australasian Philosophical Review, Associate Editor of the Australasian Journal of Philosophy, and serves on the editorial boards of Philo, Philosopher's Compass, Religious Studies, and Sophia. He was elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities in 2009. (Source: Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Gabriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A series of contemporary essays, by various authors of different backgrounds, who hold very different perspectives, on a wide range of topics related to Philosophy of Religion. A few of them were very hard to follow. But most were ok, and they all provided some valuable insights into the state of the field.