The philosophy of religion - Beverley Clack

The first publication of Beverley Clack and Brian R. Clack'sexciting and innovative introduction to the philosophy of religionhas been of enormous value to students, as well as providing a boldand refreshing alternative to the standard analytic approaches tothe subject. This second edition retains the accessibility whichmade it popular for both teachers and students, while furtheringits distinctive argument that emphasises the human dimension ofreligion.

The text has been fully revised and updated. The traditionalemphasis on the arguments for the existence of God is reflected ina newly extended and reworked investigation into natural theology.Recent developments in the subject are also reflected in updatedchapters, and, in a move that highlights the originality of theauthors' approach, they offer a critical engagement withcurrent world events. An entirely new concluding chapterinterrogates the connection between religion and terror, anddemonstrates how philosophy of religion might be conducted underthe terrible shadow of 9/11.

This new edition of The Philosophy of Religion willcontinue to be essential reading for all students and practitionersof the subject.