Basic Modern Philosophy of Religion

<p>This book provides a reasoned comprehensive understanding of what religion is as well as a clear and critical assessment of whether in the light of modern developments in philosophy contemporary thinking people can responsibly maintain religious belief in God.</p> <p>The book is divided into three major sections: the first deals with what all religions may be said to have in common; the second discusses theistic religion and the issue of intellectually responsible belief in God; the third examines current developments within a particular theistic religion Christianity.</p> <p>Originally published in 1968 the book is basic both in the nature of the issues it discusses and in the clarity and comprehensiveness of its presentation; it is varied in the arguments and perspectives dealt with; it provides an introduction to philosophical thinking through the problems of philosophy of religion; and it deals seriously with controversial movements in theology.</p>