Reason And Religious Belief: An Introduction To The Philosophy Of Religion

Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion

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 andreason, 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 suggestionsfor further reading. A sophisticated yet accessible introduction, Reason and Religious Belief, Fourth Edition, is ideally suited for use with the authors' companion anthology, Philosophy of Religion: Selected Readings, Third Edition (OUP, 2006). Review "I believe that Reason and Religious Belief is the best text available for an introductory philosophy of religion course. One of the greatest strengths is its fair representation of differing positions and approaches to problems. The level is just right for my purposes-introducing students to philosophy of religion in a way that challenges them."-Gordon Pettit, Western Illinois University"The treatments of opposing viewpoints are fair and well balanced. The writing style is superb: consistently economical, engaging, and clear."-Gary Rosenkrantz, University of North Carolina at Greensboro About the Author Michael Peterson is a Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Asbury College. William Hasker is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Huntington University. Bruce Reichenbach is a Professor of Philosophy at Augsburg College. David Basinger is a Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Chair of the Division of Religion and Humanities, and Chair of the Faculty Senate at Roberts Wesleyan College.