Understanding Philosophy of Religion Edexcel Text BookThis new approach to the Philosophy of Religion option is perfect for the all-new revised AS and A2 Religious Studies qualification. A thorough and detailed approach to the material makes this subject accessible for all AS and A2 students, and will particularly help ensure higher achieving students attain their best grades. |
Contents
What is philosophy of religion? | 7 |
Design arguments | 14 |
Cosmological arguments | 39 |
The problem of evil | 54 |
Philosophical debates about miracles | 93 |
Religious experience | 111 |
Mind and body | 138 |
The nature of God | 174 |
Ontological arguments | 205 |
Arguments from religious experience | 217 |
Life after death | 235 |
Religious language | 281 |
Implications | 315 |
Glossary | 374 |
Common terms and phrases
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