Teach Yourself Philosophy of Religion

by Mel R. Thompson

Book Overview

Is this the right book for me? This book is for anyone wanting to understand what religion is really about. Exploring all the key principles upon which religion is based and setting out the arguments... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0844230537
• ISBN13: 9780844230535
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

This bookBalances scholarship with a jargon- free approach

This book is ideal for anyone from A Level students upwards who want to know more about the philosophy of religion and certain themes in the study of Theology and is an excellent preparation and companion for anyone about to begin studying either philosophy or Theology.As a Theology and religious study student, at degree level, there are so many books that are found in student reading lists that are hard going and which are full of complicated theories and arguments. But this book uses clear language and perfect analogies.Mel Thompson explains everything from the topic of Religious language to arguments for the existence of God, the problems of evil and suffering, to problems which science place on religion, and does so in a manageable easy to understand way. Balancing scholarship with a jargon- free approach Thompson makes even the most profound arguments accessible to readers of all levels.This book can be used as a textbook or as a revision book. Using clear paragraphs, bullet points and summary pages Thompson certainly succeeds in getting complicated theories across.If you are a student on or about to take a Philosophy/Theology and religious studies course from A level upwards or anyone wanting to learn more about these topics this book is a must!!

What is Philosophy of Religion?

If you have asked that question then this is the book for you. It's accessible, easily understood and a good read! Explanations are just that explanations. I have lost my copy to a friend who just 'wanted a look'. So beware

A simple and straight-forward book

The content of this book is perfectly organized and you can surely understand what Philosophy of Religion is after reading it once!