Philosophy of Religion Reader

philosophyofreligionreader

Philosophy of Religion Reader

 

“Chad Meister brings together a rich collection of classic and contemporary work, selecting from a plurality of religious and philosophical traditions. Meister’s choices are excellent—many of the contemporary pieces are by now minor classics themselves. Clear and efficient introductions to thematic sections and to individual essays make the volume ideal for new students. Thematic sections nicely reflect current interests in the philosophy of religion. This is easily one of the best readers available in the field.” John Greco, Leonard and Elizabeth Eslick Chair in Philosophy, Saint Louis University, USA

 

“Philosophy of religion readers have a tall order to fill given the long historical trajectory of the field and the wide diversity of religious traditions. As a result, most anthologies in the area wind up over-emphasizing some aspect of the field to the exclusion of other equally important aspects. Because of this, those teaching survey courses in the field find it nearly impossible to locate a single collection of essays to serve their needs. Meister’s Philosophy of Religion Reader avoids this common and fatal pitfall. The volume spans the major topics in contemporary philosophy of religion by including strategic historical selections as well as crucial contemporary essays, while also striking just the right balance between issues and perspectives from Western and non-Western religious traditions. In addition, the brief section introductions skillfully guide students through the selections without being tendentious. This ambitious collection represents the leading edge of the field.” Michael J. Murray, Arthur and Katherine Shadek Professor in Humanities, Franklin and Marshall College, USA

 

“This is an excellent set of readings in the philosophy of religion. It is notable for the breadth of coverage of material it provides for students in and teachers of the subject. It offers both contemporary and classical readings on a wide range of topics. It will be of great benefit to those interested in the philosophy of religion as a subject embracing religious traditions outside of the West and will helpfully support the teaching of the subject in a comparative spirit.” Peter Byrne, Professor of Ethics & Philosophy of Religion, King’s College London, UK