Philosophy of Religion: The Basics offers a concise introduction to philosophy of religion, distilling key discussions and concepts of the subject to their succinct essence, providing a truly accessible entry into the subject.
- A truly accessible introduction to philosophy of religion for beginners
- Takes a topical approach, starting with the nature of religion and moving the reader through the major concepts, explaining how topics connect and point to one another
- Offers a thorough and full treatment of diverse conceptions of God, the ontological argument, and divine attributes and dilemmas
- A genuinely concise introduction, this text can be used alongside other resources without overtaxing students
- Represents 30 years of experience teaching to undergraduates
- Includes a free downloadable file with key excerpts and additions to help students study
Preface for Teachers xi
Acknowledgements xii
Introduction 1
1 What Is Religion? 6
1.1 Creed 6
1.2 Code 7
1.3 Cult 8
1.4 Community 9
1.5 Toward a Definition of Religion 11
1.6 Ze, Zer, Mer 13
2 Six Conceptions of God 17
2.1 Experiential Sources of Concepts of God 17
2.2 Six Conceptions of God 21
2.3 Religious Naturalism 21
2.4 Pantheism 23
2.5 Panentheism (Process Theism) 25
2.6 Deism 28
2.7 Classical Biblical Theism is based on divine revelation 29
2.8 Classical Philosophical Theism 31
3 Divine Attributes and Dilemmas 34
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