Overview
Don't buy just another philosophy of religion textbook, get the best. GOD, REASON, AND RELIGION walks you through unusual examples and new ideas on the way to explain the core issues of the philosophy of religion. Plus it's got the study tools you need and easy to follow explanations so you'll be ready for the test as well.
Synopsis
In a distinctive approach to central issues in the philosophy of religion, Cahn (City U. of New York-Graduate Center) does not aspire to comprehensive coverage of the field or its most current technical literature. Rather he draws on unusual examples and illustrative materials from perhaps unexpected sources in order to provide an accessible and provocative account of fundamentals. Much of the material is reworked from articles he has published over the past four decades. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Editorials
From the Publisher
"A wonderful introduction to philosophy of religion, in part unconventional, but utterly convincing, written clearly, and with great common sense.""Clearly written and eminently accessible. Imaginative and quite persuasive."
"No other introduction to philosophy of religion is nearly as gripping. Cahn is a master writer and here displays his characteristic clarity and crispness, careful organization, well-chosen examples, and broad range of topics (including good and evil, heaven and hell, miracles, meaning, faith, and the variety of world religions). His presentation is sophisticated but not dense, his arguments precise but not abstruse. As a compelling first encounter with the field, this book is perfect."
"A bold, dramatic invitation to the philosophy of religion. Cahn's writing is lucid and nicely paced. His organization of each chapter and of the book as a whole is close to ideal. The overall result is highly impressive and promises to excite students and general readers alike."
"An intriguing work that is both an accessible guide to core issues in the philosophy of religion and a challenging argument for the independence of religious commitment from belief in God. The writing is remarkably clear and displays compassion and humor. In view of the book's careful explanations and intriguing examples, it is well-suited not only for specialists but also for beginners in philosophy."