Introducing Philosophy of Religion

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Introducing Philosophy of Religion

“Chad Meister has written a clear, systematic, engaging introduction to philosophy of religion. There is no better single volume that covers the contemporary and classical themes and arguments with greater skill, fairness, comprehensiveness and efficiency. This is a brilliant book for new comers as well as advanced scholars who want to take a fresh look at philosophy of religion today.”

Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf College

“Introducing Philosophy of Religion by Chad Meister is a solid introduction to the fascinating field of critical reflection on religious belief and practice. Meister draws upon the traditions and thinkers from the Eastern as well as from the Western religions as he brings the reader up to speed on the most current debates. The book is structured in a way that helps the first time student grasp clearly the essentials of each issue. Questions for discussion at the end of each chapter aid readers in beginning their own journey of careful reflection. This book is a great place to begin.”

Gregory Ganssle, Yale University, USA

“Teachers want to generate capacity for critical thinking about religions. Students seek access to religions in order to understand their globalized world. The clarity and scope of this text accomplishes these interconnected requirements. This is because Chad Meister presents the philosophy of religion as something that people do. He introduces the dimensions of a practice and a history of its practitioners like a clearly arranged chorus, which enables readers to find their own voice for doing the philosophy of religion.Meister has created a comprehensive text which concisely reviews a field that today expands beyond the exclusive study of theistic religions. Each page relates historic debates to current investigations in order to illustrate the dynamism of its topic. Key terms are situated and explained in very simple language; and the examples are oddly humorous. This effectively establishes many points of entry for further research and reflection. As such, this texts accomplishment is profound.”

Nathan Loewen, Faculty of Religious Studies, McGill University