The Epistemology of Religious Disagreement A Better Understanding [Hardcover]

Many assume falsely that religious disagreements engage rules of evidence presentation and belief justification radically different than the ordinary disagreements people have every day, whether those religious disagreements are in Sri Lanka between Hindus and Buddhists or in the Middle East among Jews, Christians, and Muslims.Introduction PART I: THE EPISTEMOLOGY OF ORDINARY DISAGREEMENTS Justified True Belief? Varieties of Luck and Possible Worlds Skepticism between Beginner's and Lottery Luck Ordinary Disagreements PART II: FROM ORDINARY TO RELIGIOUS DISAGREEMENTS Ordinary and Religious Disagreements Compared Exclusivism, Pluralism, Postmodernism, Contextualism, and Hermeneutics Non-Reductive Religious Disagreement Reduction Conclusion

'James Kraft's main goal to explore constructive ways of managing epistemic disagreement in general and religious disagreement in particular has never been more relevant. I'm impressed with his ability to simplify the concepts he discusses without sacrificing philosophical rigor. This book will be of value for those interested in epistemology, philosophical theology, or philosophy of religion.' - David Basinger, Professor of Philosophy, Roberts Wesleyan College

'James Kraft has produced a wonderfully readable treatment of a timely and important topic. Anyone reading this book will learn a great deal, not just about the epistemology of religious disagreement, but also more generally about what is going on at the cutting-edge of contemporary epistemology. A fine book, and a delight to read.'

- Duncan Pritchard, Chair in Epistemology, The University of Edinburgh

James Kraft is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Huston-Tillotson University.