Understanding Faith: Religious Belief and Its Place in Society

by Stephen R.L. Clark

Book Overview

A philosophical discussion of religion and its place in society. The book will examine the nature of faith and of the attacks upon it; considering both external and internal criticism - from non-believers and between believers. Having clarified the character of faith and considered its intellectual status, and its relation to scientific, moral, artistic and philosophical modes of thought; the book will then address a number of issues of contemporary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845401549
• ISBN13: 9781845401542
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Imprint Academic
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.3"