Mar 31, 2017 author of philosophy, ethics, environmental ethics, philosophy of religion, moral philosophy, life and death, ethical theory, philosophical traditions. An anthology, by pojman, 6th edition isbn 9781115444 ship for free. This is a topicallyorganized introductory anthology. What are the primary functions of religion in society. Pojman paperback, 592 pages, published 2002 by wadsworth publishing isbn. Incorporating the insights of new coeditor lewis vaughn, classics of philosophy, third edition, is the most comprehensive anthology of writings in western philosophy in print. The book your church doesnt want you to read scribd. Pojman, michael rea the most comprehensive text in its field, this anthology includes 70 articles in 10 areas of philosophy of religion. Kierkegaards philosophy of religion 1984 religious belief and the will 1986 the abortion controversy 2nd ed. Louis pojman was the author or editor of 34 books and 100 articles, including. Classical and contemporary readings, fourth edition, is a highly acclaimed topically organized anthology featuring eightyfour selections that cover five major areas of philosophytheory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, freedom and determinism, and moral philosophy.
Philosophy of religion by john hick free ebook download as pdf file. D degree from new brunswick theological seminary, becoming an ordained minister in the reformed church of america. Smathers libraries with support from lyrasis and the sloan foundation contributor university of florida, george a. Pojman justifies the practice of execution by appealing to the principle of retribution while jeffrey reiman argues that although the death penalty is a just punishment for murder.
Glad i have a university by my 300 level philosophy and applied ethics. The science and philosophy of meditation and enlightenment. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. Understand the argument from religious experience and pojman s critique of that argument his this course is an introduction to some major religious controversies, pojman, l. Pojman was known for his work in applied ethics and. Description of the book classics of philosophy edition 3. Introduction to philosophy by geisler free ebook download as word doc.
Pojman won several research and teaching awards, including the burlington northern award for outstanding teaching and scholarship 1988 and the outstanding scholarteacher in the humanities at the university of mississippi 1994. Arguments and counterarguments flow effortlessly, allowing ready access to reasonable and thoughtful presentations of philosophical inquiry into all facets of religion. This collection of classic and contemporary readings in ethics presents sharp, competing views on a wide range of fundamentally important topics. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Browse through our ebooks while discovering great authors and. An introduction to the philosophy of religion monoskop.
The philosophy section of our big free online courses collection just went through another update, and it now features 100 courses. Volume ii, modern and contemporary covers the works of philosophers from descartes to rawls. Copleston and bertrand russell, a debate on the argument from contingency william paley, the watch and the watchmaker david hume, a critique of the teleological argument anselm versus gaunilo, the ontological argument f. Click here for more information this collection of classic and contemporary readings in ethics presents sharp, competing views on a wide range of fundamentally important topics. Classics of philosophy 3rd edition rent 9780199737291. This engaging textbook begins by outlining traditional concepts of god, then moves into related fields of inquiry such as the problem of evil, feminist perspectives of god, and mystical experiences. Daniel howardsnyder 2017 international journal for philosophy of religion 81 12. Philosophy of religion pojman flashcards and study sets quizlet. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read philosophy of religion. Enough to give you a souptonuts introduction to a timeless discipline.
Louis pojman is professor of philosophy at the united states military academy. Excellent primer to the philosophy of religion, its the kind of philosophy book you can read cover to cover. Pojman was the author or editor of many books and articles click on books and articles. Copleston and bertrand russell, a debate on the argument from religious experience c.
It should be noted that pojman is religious, so the book tilts in favor of philosophies that support that position. Spanning 2500 years of thought, it is ideal for introduction to philosophy and history of philosophy courses that are structured chronologically. Philosophy of religion by john hick god monotheism scribd. Study questions 1 louis pojman, philosophy of religion, chapter 1. Intended as a core text for courses in ethics and contemporary moral issues found in departments of philosophy at two and fouryear institutions. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
Philosophy the quest for truth free ebook download as pdf file. Religion gives meaning to life by chris chery on prezi. Louis paul pojman april 22, 1935 october 15, 2005 was an american philosopher and professor, whose name is most recognized as the author of dozens of philosophy texts and anthologies, which continue to be used widely for educational purposes, and more than onehundred papers, which he read at some sixty universities around the world. It should be noted that pojman is religious, so the book tilts. Philosophy for beginners itunes web video marianne talbot, oxford.
Why do you think religion has played such an important role in human affairs. He has been a fulbright fellow at the university of copenhagen and a rockefeller fellow at the university of hamburg. A reader second edition edited, with introduction, by louis p. Often propositional beliefs are looked upon as necessary conditions for salvation. Religion gives meaning to life louis p religion gives. Louis was best known perhaps for presenting extremely balanced perspectives in his writings on a variety of some of the most controversial and challenging contemporary issues, including abortion, affirmative action and the death penalty. Presenting differing arguments on each issue, its 84 selections represent some of western philosophys leading contributions across five major areas. Spanning 2,500 years of thought, it is ideal for introduction to philosophy and history of philosophy courses. The foundations of morality, henry hazlitt, 1972, philosophy, 398 pages. The quest for truth, 5th edition, pojman offers substantial introductions to each of the nineteen philosophical problems. In one of mississippi he became professor received an later at clare. Classical and contemporary readings, fourth edition, is a highly acclaimed topically organized anthology featuring eightyfour selections that cover five major areas of philosophy theory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, freedom and determinism, and moral philosophy. Philosophy of religion4th edition an anthology by louis p. In addition, each of the seventythree readings is accompanied by an individual introduction with a biographical sketch of the philosopher, study.
Ideal for courses in modern and contemporary philosophy, it includes fortyeight extensive selectionsseventeen of them completefrom twentynine philosophers. Phillip lioi, polk state college pojmans style is conversational, very accessible. Sigmund freud said that religion is a projection of the father image. Phillip lioi, polk state college pojman s style is conversational, very accessible. He wrote in the areas of philosophy of religion, epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy and authored or edited more than 30 books and 100 articles. Classical and contemporary readings, fourth edition, is a highly acclaimed topically organized anthology featuring eightyfour selections that cover five major areas of philosophytheory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of. Classical and contemporary readings, fourth edition, is a highly acclaimed topically organized anthology featuring eighty four selections that cover five major areas of philosophy theory of knowledge, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, freedom and determinism, and moral philosophy. Read online or download philosophy ebooks for free. Learn philosophy of religion pojman with free interactive flashcards. Pojman and new coeditor james fieser enhance the texts topical. An anthology, 7e utilizes a balanced blend of classic and contemporary articles to present a wellrounded introduction to the philosophy of religion.
We have you covered with 247 instant online tutoring. Pojman passed away in one im enjoying studying philosophy and the most. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read moral philosophy. An anthology 6th edition 2012 michael rea, coeditor the most comprehensive text in its field, this anthology includes 74 articles in 9 areas of philosophy of religion. Pojman and new coeditor james fieser enhance the text. Louis paul pojman 1935 2005 grew up in cicero, illinois, where he attended morton high school and junior college. Two distinguished social and political philosophers take opposing positions in this highly engaging work. Philosophy of religion reissued by waveland press 2009 covering the major issues of the field succinctly and lucidly, this book includes original discussions of religious experience, the possibility that hope is an adequate substitute for belief, and the relationship between ethics and religion. An introductio11 to the philosophy of religion i brian davies p. Read hindu philosophy books like the yoga sutras of patanjali and bhakti yoga for free with a free 30day trial. Discover the best hindu philosophy books and audiobooks. Choose from 500 different sets of philosophy of religion pojman flashcards on quizlet. Introduction to philosophy by geisler philosophy of religion scribd.
Author of philosophy, ethics, environmental ethics, philosophy of religion, moral philosophy, life and death, ethical theory, philosophical traditions. He wrote in the areas of philosophy of religion, epistemology, ethics. Philosophy of religion 4th edition an anthology by louis p. You can start with one of several introductory courses. Traditional arguments for the existence of god saint thomas aquinas, the five ways samuel clarke, the argument from contingency f. For many religious people there is a problem of doubting various credal statements contained in their religions. Our struggle religion gives meaning to life our origin there is a benevolent being god that governs the universe. Classics of philosophy, 2e, is the most comprehensive anthology of writings in western philosophy in print. Moral philosophy theories and issues, emmett barcalow, nov 1, 1997, philosophy, 411 pages. Michael rea is professor of philosophy and director of the center for philosophy of religion at the university of notre dame, where he has taught since 2001. Beyond good and evil friedrich nietzsche friedrich nietzsche 18441 900 was a german basis for believing in god, we will see that the whole. Philosophy the quest for truth philosophical science. Rent classics of philosophy 3rd edition 9780199737291 today, or search our site for other textbooks by louis p. A concise introduction to logic is an introduction to formal logic suitable for undergraduates taking a general education course in logic or critical thinking, and is accessible and useful to any interested in gaining a basic understanding of logic.
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