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What does belief in God amount to? Can we reasonably believe in God's existence without argument or evidence? Can God's existence be proved? Can we believe in miracles? Is there life after death? In this book, Brian Davies provides a critical examination of some fundamental questions posed by religious belief.

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What does belief in God amount to? Can we reasonably believe in God's existence without argument or evidence? Can God's existence be proved? Can we believe in miracles? Is there life after death? In this book, Brian Davies provides a critical examination of some fundamental questions posed by religious belief. Completely rewritten in order to cover the latest developments in the field, the new edition of this highly successful textbook will once again prove the ideal introduction for all students of the philosophy of religion. The book is highly accessible and covers all the key elements of a course in the philosophy of religion. It is designed to complement Brian Davies' Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology, although the book can also be used as a stand-alone introduction. 

Notes

The definitive introduction to the philosophy of religion, providing a critical examination of some fundamental questions posed by religious belief.

Author Biography

Brian Davies is Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction1: Concepts of God2: Philosophy and Religious Belief3: Cosmological Arguments4: Design Arguments5: Ontological Arguments6: Experience and God7: Talking about God8: Divine Simplicity9: Omnipotence and Omniscience10: God and Evil11: Miracles12: Morality and Religion13: Life after DeathGeneral BibliographyIndex

Review

"'Davies' book is among the best, if not the best introductions to philosophy of religion. It is engaging, clear, rich in arguments, and provocative. This book provides a wonderful entry point into the field as well as offering the trained scholar some powerful, challenging arguments'" - Charles Taliaferro, St Olaf College"'This new edition of Brian Davies' work is written with his usual clarity and will again prove useful to students'" - H. O. Mounce, University of Wales, Swansea

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What does belief in God amount to? Can we reasonably believe in God's existence without argument or evidence? Can God's existence be proved? Can we believe in miracles? Is there life after death? In this book, Brian Davies provides a critical examination of some fundamental questions posed by religious belief. Completely rewritten in order to cover the latest developments in the field, the new edition of this highly successful textbook will once again prove the ideal introduction for all students of the philosophy of religion. The book is highly accessible and covers all the key elements of a course in the philosophy of religion. It is designed to complement Brian Davies' Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology, although the book can also be used as a stand-alone introduction.

Review Text

"'Davies' book is among the best, if not the best introductions to philosophy of religion. It is engaging, clear, rich in arguments, and provocative. This book provides a wonderful entry point into the field as well as offering the trained scholar some powerful, challenging arguments'" - Charles Taliaferro, St Olaf College "'This new edition of Brian Davies' work is written with his usual clarity and will again prove useful to students'" - H. O. Mounce, University of Wales, Swansea

Review Quote

''This new edition of Brian Davies' work is written with his usual clarity and will again prove useful to students''H. O. Mounce, University of Wales, Swansea

Feature

A succinct and clearly written introduction to the subject which covers all the key elements of a course in the philosophy of religionCompletely rewritten to cover the latest developments in the fieldThere are three new chapters and new learning aids, including annotated further reading and discussion questions at the end of every chapterIdeally suited for use with a companion volume, Brian Davies' Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology

New Feature

1. Concepts of God

Details ISBN0199263477 Author Brian Davies Short Title INTRO TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF-3/E Pages 344 Language English Edition 3rd ISBN-10 0199263477 ISBN-13 9780199263479 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 210 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780192892355 Illustrations bibliography, index Birth 1951 Residence New York DOI 10.1604/9780199263479 UK Release Date 2003-10-30 NZ Release Date 2003-10-30 Publisher Oxford University Press Edition Description 3rd Revised edition Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-10-30 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2004-01-31 We've got this

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