In over 78 newly-commissioned essays, this outstanding volume provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the philosophy of religion.

Written by many of today's leading figures, the volume surveys philosophical issues in the religions of the world, philosophical thought about religion in Western history, and important currents in twentieth-century philosophy of religion.

Theism is treated systematically in discussions of religious language, the concept of God, arguments for and against theistic belief, and its relations to other aspects of culture, such as science and values. A final section on new directions in philosophy of religion explores feminism, religious pluralism, and comparative philosophy of religion. This volume will stand for many years to come as thestandard reference resource for students and specialists alike.

"I must congratulate the editors on the volume. It is very comprehensive - bringing in the different religious traditions of the world and their philosophies, the history of the philosophy of religion, and some of its most modern developments. I think it has got the balance of its articles exactly right, focusing on the modern detailed analytic work, but not neglecting the wider perspective. It is very readable, and the various articles will serve as useful introductions to topics for students; it is a very valuable resource." Professor Swinburne, Oriel College, University of Oxford

<!--end-->"A superb collection! The topics are just right: from the religions of the world and currents in recent philosophy of religion to the theistic conception of God and the justification of theistic belief. The writing is authoritative, but also lively and stimulating. The book will be a valuable reference resource for years to come." Robert L. Arrington, Georgia State University

"Blackwell'sCompanions to Philosophyhave already established themselves as up-to-date and reliable guides to the central fields within the discipline. This present volume which, offers a remarkably wide-ranging survey of philosophy of religion and philosophical theology in crisp and manageable essays by acknowledged authorities, is no exception." The Tablet

"Philip L. Quinn and Charles Taliaferro are to be commended for putting together an excellent resource in philosophy of religion. This is indeed a 'companion', for here one finds wise guides to the study of key issues in the philosophy of religion. This is a volume to refer to again and again. Essay after essay provides food for thought and additions to one's reading list." Paul Reasoner, Bethel Collage

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Providing a comprehensive guide to the philosophy of religion, this text surveys philosophical issues in the religions of the world, philosophical thought about religion in Western history, and important currents in 20th-century philosophy of religion.

In over 78 newly-commissioned essays, this outstanding volume provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the philosophy of religion.

Written by many of today's leading figures, the volume surveys philosophical issues in the religions of the world, philosophical thought about religion in Western history, and important currents in twentieth-century philosophy of religion.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Philip L. Quinnis John A. O'Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, and was previously William Herbert Perry Faunce Professor of Philosophy at Brown University, Rhode Island. He is author of Divine Commands and Moral Requirements(1978), and of numerous articles in philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, theoretical physics, religious ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, value theory, political philosophy, and philosophy and literature. He has served as editor of the journal Faith and Philosophy(1990-5); as President of the Central Division of the American Philosophical Association (1994-5); and as Chair of the National Board of Officers of the American Philosophical Association (1995-9).

Charles Taliaferrois Associate Professor of Philosophy at St Olaf College, Minnesota. He was Visiting Scholar at Oriel College, Oxford, and has taught at Brown University, the University of Massachusetts, and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. He is the author of Consciousness and the Mind of God(1994) and Contemporary Philosophy of Religion(Blackwell Publishers, 1997), and numerous papers in philosophy of religion, metaphysics, and ethics.

Acknowledgements.

List of Contributors.

Introduction: Philip L. Quinn &Charles Taliaferro.

Part I: Philosophical Issues in the Religions of the World:.

1. Hinduism: Ninian Smart (University of California, Santa Barbara).

2. Buddhism: Paul J. Griffiths (University of Chicago).

3. Chinese Confucianism and Daoism: Chad Hansen (University of Hong Kong).

4. African Religions: Kwasi Wiredu (University of South Florida).

5. Judaism: Lenn E. Goodman (University of Hawaii at Manoa).

6. Christianity: William J. Wainwright (University of Wisconsin).

7. Islam: Azim Nanji and Aziz A. Esmail (University of Florida).

Part II: Philosophical Theology and Philosophy of Religion in Western History: .

8. Ancient Philosophical Theology: Kevin Flannery (Pontifica Universita Gregoriana).

9. The Christian Contribution to Medieval Philosophical Theology: Scott Macdonald.

10. The Islamic Contribution to Medieval Philosophical Theology: David Burrell, CSC, (University of Notre Dame).

11. The Jewish Contribution to Medieval Philosophical Theology: Tamar Rudavsky (Ohio State University).

12. Early Modern Philosophical Theology: Derk Pereboom (University of Vermont).

13. The Emergence of Modern Philosophy of Religion: Merold Westphal (Fordham University).

Part III: Some Currents in Twentieth Century Philosophy of Religion:.

14. American Pragmatism: Nancy Frankenberry (Dartmouth College).

15. Personalism: Patricia A. Sayre (St Mary's College, Notre Dame).

16. Process Theology: David Ray Griffin (School of Theology, Claremont).

17. Phenomenology and Existentialism: Merold Westphal (Fordham University).

18. Wittgensteinianism: John Hyman (University of Oxford).

19. Thomism: Ralph McInerny (University of Notre Dame).

20. The Reformed Tradition: Nicholas Wolterstorff (Yale University).

21. The Anglican Tradition: Canon Brian Hebblethwaite (University of Cambridge).

22. The Jewish Tradition: Robert Gibbs (Princeton University).

23. The Orthodox Tradition: Paul Valliere (Butler University).

Part IV: Theism and the Linguistic Turn:.

24. Religious