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Philosophy of Religion: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy)
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by Keith E Yandell
Sales Rank: 605887
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Cover Type: Paperback with 904 pages
Published by: RoutledgeEdition: 1st Edition January 5, 1999
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0415132142
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0415132145
Book Dimensions:
9.2 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
Weighs: 1.6 pounds
Mark Wynn, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane
"The central strength of the book is its willingness to argue points out in detail rather than just reporting on arguments. It is a model of rigorous argument applied to questions of religion."
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The central strength of the book is its willingness to argue points out in detail rather than just reporting on arguments. It is a model of rigorous argument applied to questions of religion.
–Mark Wynn, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane
Yandell's book stands out as an exemplary work in analytical philosophy of religion and readers of this journal [Philosophia Christi] are indebted to his considerable philosophical acumen[Yandell] takes us a good way down the path to appreciating the philosophical power of theism.
Philosophy of Religion: A Contemporary Introduction is a fine text of interest to the specialist and, with a little help in the classroom, a refreshing resource for students.
–Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf College Philosophia Christi, Spring 2003
Reader Reviews
What a refreshing change of pace. Yandell is not cowed at all by modern politically correct views of how to handle (or rather, avoid handling) real religious views. Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jain views all are surveyed, then come under review for various tests of whether or not they are viable options for belief. What seems solid stands; what doesn't gets a polite and serious discussion of its weaknesses. As noted, a value is that, unlike many philosophy of religion books, this one jumps clearly outside the typical coverage of Western theistic religions and gives Eastern views the respectful discussion they deserve. Any criticisms, on all sides, are handled with scholarly acumen, lack of insult, and are argued in detail. This book will make you think on issues deeply. I think that Buddhists, particularly those from debate oriented traditions (like Theravada or Tibetan) will particularly enjoy developing a response to his discussions on the evidential lack of value to meditation experiences, and to his in detail analysis of why he thinks the Buddhist view of persons is not adequate. It's rare that religious groups who actually enjoy a real challenge are given one, but here is one worth your time. As for criticisms of theistic issues, such as the general failure of traditional arguments for God's existence, there's not as much unique here that hasn't been said in other works covering the topic. Over all, however, this is an excellent book for someone capeable of thinking philosophically at a college or university level.
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