Philosophy of Religion: An Introduction with Readings

Table of Contents Philosophy of Religion : An Introduction with Readings by Brown, Stuart Terms of Use Preface Introduction I Life after death 1 Disembodied existence 2 Bodily survival Reading 1 'Problems about the resurrection of the body' Linda Badham II Purpose in the universe 3 Arguments for a designer Reading 2 'Darwinism and the argument from design' Richard Dawkins Reading 3 'A modern argument for design' Russell Stannard 4 Arguments for a moral order Reading 4 'The argument from conscience' John Henry Newman 5 God and evil Reading 5 'The problem of evil: the free-will defence' John Hick Reading 6 'The problem of animal suffering' John Hick III Faith and revelation 6 Miracles and revelation Reading 7 'Miracles and Revelation' David Hume 7 Faith reason Reading 8 'The ethics of belief' William K. Clifford Reading 9 'The will to believe' William James Revision Test Answers to exercises Answers to revision test Bibliography Index Descriptive content provided by Syndetics"! a Bowker service. Summary Philosophy of Religion : An Introduction with Readings by Brown, Stuart Terms of use With the entry-level student in mind, Stuart Brown guides the reader through three main topics: whether or not there is life after death; whether or not there is a powerful, beneficent intelligence controlling the universe; and the nature and appropriate defence of religious belief or faith. Each chapter is linked to readings by commentators on religion and belief, such as David Hume, John Hick, Richard Dawkins and William James. Key features also include activities and exercises, chapter summaries and guides to further reading. Descriptive content provided by Syndetics"! a Bowker service.