New Title The Philosophy of Religion: A Sourcebook Volume One By Michael Palmer A comprehensive and accessible guide to the key writings in the philosophy of religion. An invaluable resource for schools and colleges, and an ideal introduction for the general reader. Volumes One and Two are also available as a single set. ISBN-13: 9780718830793 Specifications: 234x156mm, Paperback Price: £17.50 • US$37.50 Publication: April 2008 Order this Title Now

About this Book

One of the most notable features of the current philosophical climate is the resurgence of interest, at school and university, in the Philosophy of Religion. With his extensive teaching experience at both these levels, Dr Michael Palmer has created another invaluable aid for all students and instructors working in this area.

This two-volume anthology is the most comprehensive compilation of major writings now available to the public, while its user-friendly structure makes it particularly important for students at differing levels of attainment. The book includes comprehensive introductions to each topic, detailed analysis of each essay, biographical information about individual philosophers, wide-ranging bibliographies and examination questions. The result is the most important aid to study in this area now on the market, which will be an invaluable resource for students, teachers and the general reader alike.

Also available:
Two-Volume Set
Volume Two

Contents

Volume One:
Chapter 1: The Attributes of God
Chapter 2: Arguments for God’s Existence
Chapter 3: The Problem of Evil
Chapter 4: The Argument from Miracles
Chapter 5: Morality and God

About the Author

Dr Michael Palmer is one of the most widely-read of contemporary philosophers, and formerly founding Head of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at The Manchester Grammar School. His Moral Problems (1991), published by The Lutterworth Press, remains the most influential school coursebook in philosophy of its generation, and his The Question of God (2001) has received great critical acclaim.

Other titles available by Michael Palmer:
Moral Problems in Medicine: A Practical Coursebook
Moral Problems: A Coursebook For Schools and Colleges (1st Edition)
Moral Problems: A Coursebook For Schools and Colleges (2nd Edition)