Reason and religious belief
Subtitle: an introduction to the philosophy of religion
By: Michael Peterson ... [et al.].
Contributors: Peterson, Michael L., 1950-
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780195335996
Subjects: Religion -- Philosophy; Christianity -- Philosophy
Description: "What is the status of belief in God? Must a rational case be made or can such belief be properly basic? Is it possible to reconcile the concept of a good God with evil and suffering? In light of great differences among religions, can only one religion be true? The most comprehensive work of its kind, Reason and Religious Belief, now in its fourth edition, explores these and other perennial questions in the philosophy of religion. Drawing from the best in both classical and contemporary discussions, the authors examine religious experience, faith and reason, the divine attributes, arguments for and against the existence of God, divine action (in various forms of theism), Reformed epistemology, religious language, religious diversity, religion and science, and much more. Retaining the engaging style and thorough coverage of previous editions, the fourth edition adds a critical new chapter on the ontological status of religion and the nature of religious claims. It also features revised treatments of omnipotence, miracles, and providence and updated suggestions for further reading." -- Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Thinking about God : the search for the ultimate defining religion; title: The nature of religion : what are religious beliefs about?; title: Religious experience : what does it mean to encounter the divine?; title: Faith and reason : how are they related?; title: The divine attributes : what is God like?; title: Theistic arguments : is there evidence for God's existence?; title: Knowing God without arguments : does theism need a basis?; title: The problem of evil : the case against God's existence; title: Divine action : how does God relate to the world?; title: Miracles : does God intervene in earthly affairs?; title: Life after death : are there reasons for hope?; title: Religious language : how can we speak meaningfully of God?; title: Religion and science : compatible or incompatible?; title: Religious diversity : how can we understand differences among religions?; title: Religious ethics : the relation of God to morality; title: The continuing quest : God and the human venture.