An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion

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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion provides a broad overview of the topics which are at the forefront of discussion in contemporary philosophy of religion. Prominent views and arguments from both historical and contemporary authors are discussed and analyzed. The book treats all of the central topics in the field, including the coherence of the divine attributes, theistic and atheistic arguments, faith and reason, religion and ethics, miracles, human freedom and divine providence, science and religion, and immortality. In addition it addresses topics of significant importance that similar books often ignore, including the argument for atheism from hiddenness, the coherence of the doctrines of the Trinity and the Incarnation, and the relationship between religion and politics. It will be a valuable accompaniment to undergraduate and introductory graduate-level courses. Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 5 Copyright......Page 6 Contents......Page 9 Preface......Page 11 Part I: The Nature of God......Page 17 1. Attributes of God: independence, goodness, and power......Page 19 2. Attributes of God: eternity, knowledge, and providence......Page 51 3. God triune and incarnate......Page 80 Part II: The Rationality of Religious Belief......Page 107 4. Faith and rationality......Page 109 5. Theistic arguments......Page 139 6. Anti-theistic arguments......Page 173 Part III: Science, Morality, and Immortality......Page 207 7. Religion and science......Page 209 8. Religion, morality, and politics......Page 243 9. Mind, body, and immortality......Page 274 Index......Page 303