Philosophy of Religion

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Acclaim for the new edition: "With an unusual lightness of touch, the Clacks offer a superbly clear tour of the major arguments that draws on an exceptional range of illustrations and insights, closing with a discussion of religion post-9/11 that will help all who are seriously concerned to develop a truly thoughtful approach to religion for our time." George Pattison, Christ Church, University of Oxford "The Clacks have produced a clear, systematic, highly critical approach to philosophy of religion,covering the traditional and contemporary issues in field, as well as offering more attention to the naturalist critique of traditional religious belief." Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf College "This substanstially revised second edition offers a timely update of Clack and Clack's popular The Philosophy of Religion. The authors insist that religion should cultivate a 'reflective, open and humane approach to life', while recognizing that religious beliefs emerge out of emotions, including anguish, turbulence and a longing for relationship. They celebrate the mutability of life, confronting the concrete realities of terror, birth and death." Pamela Sue Anderson, Regent's Park College, University of Oxford Acclaim for the first edition: "A first-rate book." Times Educational Supplement "Clearly written, well ordered, and straightforward. A lively book." Expository Times