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Overview
Whether one agrees with him or not, there is no avoiding the challenge of Hume for contemporary philosophy of religion. The symposia in this stimulating collection reveal why, whether the discussions concern Hume on metaphysics and religion, "true religion," religion and ethics, religion and superstition, or miracles. For some, Hume's criticisms of religion cannot withstand them, while others claim that Hume can be answered on his own terms. All responses to Hume determine the style and spirit in which one pursues philosophy of religion today.
Synopsis
Whether one agrees with him or not, there is no avoiding the challenge of Hume for contemporary philosophy of religion. The symposia in this stimulating collection reveal why, whether the discussions concern Hume on metaphysics and religion, "true religion," religion and ethics, religion and superstition, or miracles. For some, Hume's criticisms of religion cannot withstand them, while others claim that Hume can be answered on his own terms. All responses to Hume determine the style and spirit in which one pursues philosophy of religion today.
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Contributors examine Hume's criticisms of religion, looking at his ideas on metaphysics and religion, true religion, religion and ethics, superstition, and miracles. For some, Hume's criticisms of religion strike a fatal blow to religion. Others disagree, claiming that Hume can be answered on his own terms. Material originated at a 1997 conference. Phillips is affiliated with Claremont Graduate University and the University of Wales. Tessin is a visiting scholar at the Hochschule f<:u>r Musik "Franz Liszt." Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)