Faith and Reason: the Philosophy of Religion

by Peter Kreeft

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Through the ages, mankind has pursued questions of faith in something beyond the world of ordinary experience. Is there a God? How can we explain the presence of evil? Do humans, or human souls, live on after death? Is there a hell? The following lectures examine these eternal questions and present the most compelling arguments for and against God's existence, the seeming conflicts between religion and science, and the different truth-claims of the world's most popular religions. By delving show more into the major characteristics of world religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, mankind's association with the many different varieties of religious practice is brought to light. Above all, Faith and Reason: The Philosophy of Religion lays the groundwork for a rational approach to pursuing questions of faith-and at the same time provides a better understanding of religion's ongoing importance in the realm of human experience. show less

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Some Insights and Some Doubts
The problems faced by philosophy of religion and the diverses ways to approach them are presented in this course. The matter was well arranged but the various lectures could be better identified. Sometimes, listening to the course, one cannot distinguish them. Professor Kreeft exposition is clear and gives to the listener an overview of the most important questions of the field. The arguments each controversial question produced are exposed, giving the listener a way to develop further reflections. A course worth listening.
Kreeft does an excellent job of making a rather dull subject interesting. He also does a wonderfully even handed treatment of all three major western religions and several eastern religions even though he is a Christian. His logical processes and solid information give you a great intellectual basis for evaluating truth claims. A definite must for anyone who wants to critically evaluate faith and religion.
It is a discussion about the greatest topic on humanity, Religion. It is a filosofical discussion to understand the existence of God, the nature and relationship between different relgions. If the values and belief of different religions are shared or contradictory.

There are many arguments in both sides, the most important conclusion on the book, is that you have to make your own search for answers, and at the end, believe the truth you may find for yourself.

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Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, is one of the most respected and prolific Christian authors of our time. His books cover a vast array of topics in spirituality, theology, and philosophy. They include Doors in the Walls of the World, The Greatest Philosopher Who Ever Lived, Wisdom from the Psalms, How to Destroy show more Western Civilization, How to Be Holy, Because God Is Real, You Can Understand the Bible, and Summa of the Summa. show less

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Faith and Reason: the Philosophy of Religion
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Immanuel Kant (1724-1804); Socrates; Buddha; Augustine of Hippo (saint 354-430); Plato (428-347 BC)

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Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
210ReligionPhilosophy & theory of religionPhilosophy and theory of religion
LCC
BL51 .K74Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionReligions. Mythology. RationalismReligions. Mythology. RationalismPhilosophy of religion. Psychology of religion. Religion

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