Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Chronology Dictionary Bibliography About the Authors
An indispensable and comprehensive resource for students and scholars of philosophy of religion.
Elsa J. Marty is a doctoral student at the University of Chicago, USA, with a focus on theological anthropology and religion in India. She is the co-editor of A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion. Charles Taliaferro is Professor of Philosophy at St. Olaf College, USA, and is the author of Consciousness and the Mind of God (Cambridge University Press), Evidence and Faith: Philosophy and religion since the seventeenth century (Cambridge University Press), Contemporary Philosophy of Religion (Blackwell), Dialogues About God (Rowman and Littlefield), Philosophy of Religion: A Beginners Guide (OneWorld Press) and the co-author of Naturalism (Eerdmans). He is the co-editor of A Companion to Philosophy of Religion (Blackwell), Cambridge Platonist Spirituality (Paulist Press), The Cambridge Companion to Christian Philosophical Theology (Cambridge University Press). He was the philosophy of religion area editor of the Encyclopedia of Philosophy, second edition (MacMillan) and is on the editorial board of Religious Studies, Sophia, Blackwell's Philosophy Compass, American Philosophical Quarterly, and Ars Disputandi. Charles Taliaferro is Professor of Philosophy at St. Olaf College, USA, and is the author of Consciousness and the Mind of God (Cambridge University Press), Evidence and Faith: Philosophy and religion since the seventeenth century (Cambridge University Press), Contemporary Philosophy of Religion (Blackwell), Dialogues About God (Rowman and Littlefield), Philosophy of Religion: A Beginners Guide (OneWorld Press) and the co-author of Naturalism (Eerdmans). He is the co-editor of A Companion to Philosophy of Religion (Blackwell), Cambridge Platonist Spirituality (Paulist Press), The Cambridge Companion to Christian Philosophical Theology (Cambridge University Press). He was the philosophy of religion area editor of the Encyclopedia of Philosophy, second edition (MacMillan) and is on the editorial board of Religious Studies, Sophia, Blackwell's Philosophy Compass, American Philosophical Quarterly, and Ars Disputandi.
"Taliaferro and Marty have brought together a fine team of scholars
to produce an up-to-date, concise philosophy of religion dictionary
that will ably serve both the novice and the scholar. Besides the
accessible, succinct entries, the dictionary contains certain bonus
features: excellent introductory material, a useful
philosophical/historical timeline, and an extensive bibliography
for further reading. A terrific resource!" -- Paul Copan,
Professor and Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm
Beach Atlantic University, USA, and co-editor of the Routledge
Companion to Philosophy of Religion.
"With its concise, clear, yet comprehensive entries on the major
themes and historical figures in the discipline and in its
environs, this is a very useful reference work for students of the
subject." -- Tim Mawson, Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy, the
University of Oxford, UK, and author of Belief in God: An
Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (OUP, 2005)
"In conversation with some of the finest philosophical minds of our
day, Taliaferro and Marty have crafted the quintessential
philosophy of religion dictionary. Engaging, au courant, and filled
with luminous definitions and clever examples, this unique and
cross-cultural work offers a rich learning experience for both
neophytes and experts. This resource is a truly outstanding
accomplishment." -- Chad V. Meister, Professor of Philosophy,
Bethel College, USA, and author of Introducing Philosophy of
Religion (Routledge)
"This dictionary is precisely what a student will reach for
regularly as the class notes and assigned readings turn cryptic.
The entries are very well chosen and the brief definitions—some
standing as actual discussions—are presented with clarity and
economy. It is a volume that will earn the thanks of untold
numbers". -- Daniel N. Robinson, Professor in the Faculty of
Philosophy, University of Oxford, UK, and Distinguished Professor
Emeritus of Philosophy, Georgetown University, USA.
"This dictionary is informative, highly comprehensive, and a
valuable research resource for students and scholars alike." --
Robert Audi, Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame,
USA, and General Editor of The Cambridge Dictionary of
Philosophy.
"This philosophy of religion volume is the first significant
dictionary of its kind to appear in over 20 years. While other
excellent reference books in this area have been published more
recently, such as The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Religion,
edited by W. J. Wainwright (CH, Oct'05, 43-0890) and A Companion to
Philosophy of Religion, edited by P. L. Quinn and C. Taliaferro
(CH, Jun'97, 34-5631), a need has existed for an up-to-date,
high-quality dictionary to cover new topics, concepts, and people,
along with new developments on established themes. This dictionary
has several hundred entries ranging in length from a single
sentence to two pages. On average, between three and four entries
appear on each page. Dictionary items are well written and
interesting; although Taliaferro and Marty wrote the majority of
them, other scholars from reputable academic institutions
contributed as well. Additionally, this volume has a helpful
introductory essay, a six-page chronology of people and events, and
a thorough bibliography. Summing Up: Essential. Lower-level
undergraduates and above; general readers."
Named a Choice 'Outstanding Academic Title' of 2011.
A new student to the philosophy of religion will gain a broad
understanding of this field by reading and consulting the recently
published reference book A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion...
The Resources section is very good not only for students, but for
library bibliographers new to the field... A Dictionary of
Philosophy of Religion is a very valuable resource for academic,
research, and large public libraries and special libraries, where
appropriate.
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