Philosophy of Religion: Selected ReadingsThe aim of this volume is to introduce students to the philosophy of religion by acquainting them with the writings of some of the thinkers who have made substantial contributions to this area. The text covers many topics that are central to the philosophy of religion, and, for each topic it considers, we have sought to provide a group of readings that reflects various philosophical viewpoints and pursues them in some depth without a loss of clarity. |
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Introduction | 2 |
John Hick | 14 |
from The Consolation of Philosophy | 28 |
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