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Ethics and its subdivisions 1 descriptive morality 2 moral philosophy ethical theory 3 applied ethics. Jan 11, 2015 louis pojman, religion gives meaning to life, in the meaning of life, ed. He has published several books, including kierkegaard. View philosophy of religion study questions 3f2019. William rowe philosophy of religion an introduction 4th. Editor of the soren kierkegaard newsletter, august, 1982 to august 1989. Pdf philosophy of religion by louis pojman, michael rea perlego. In defense of the death penalty louis pojman louis p. Philosophy, religion, and philosophy of religion defining religion philosophically unit 1. Pojman writes from an impartial perspective, presenting various options and points of view while guiding students in their own search for truth within these often emotionladen, crucial issues. Beginning with an inquiry into the nature and purpose of philosophy, it moves through traditional topics and concludes with an exploration into existentialism and the meaning of life. An anthology, louis pojman, michael rea, jan 3, 2011, philosophy, 704 pages.
Humans have two dimensions the material dimension which referstothe body. He wrote in the areas of philosophy of religion, epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy and authored or edited more than 30 books and 100 articles. Reviewed in the united states on september 9, 2005. This topically organized text reflects the historical development of ideas in pojman s clear and enthusiastic style. Philosophy of religion pojman flashcards and study sets. Relativism and objectivism pojman, 24668 11 egoism and altruism pojman, 26980 utilitarianism and deontological ethics pojman, 288 18 virtue ethics pojman, 30925 20 religion and ethics pojman, 32639 25 existentialism pojman, 342360 27 the meaning of life pojman, 362371. Philosophy of religion, by pojman, rea, kessler, firestone. Topics philosophy of religion, philosophy, textbooks, religious, religion publisher. Pojman 19352005 was professor of philosophy, emeritus, at the united states military academy and a life member of clare hall, cambridge university. He wrote in the areas of philosophy of religion, epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy and authored or edited more than 30 books and articles. Study questions 3 cosmological arguments pojman ch 2 and. Course prerequisites one introductory course in philosophy is required. Jan 01, 2014 he wrote in the areas of philosophy of religion, epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy and authored or edited more than 30 books and 100 articles. An introductory philosophy course is necessary, but knowledge of any particular religion is not.
Pr selection is philosophy of religion course readings packet week lectures and discussion readings 1 aug 19 introduction. Pojman, philosophy of religion, mcgrawhill hume, dialogues concerning natural religion, hackett pennock, intelligent design creationism and its critics, mit press. Louis pojman 19352005 american philosopher taught at many universities, including the university of mississippi, the university of california at berkeley, new york university, oxford university, and the us military academy at west point wrote many books and articles, particularly on ethics and the philosophy of religion. Aug 02, 2020 philosophy of religion download pdf epub fb2. The centre for philosophy has proposed to introduce m. Classics of philosophy pojman pdf cristian dinu pdf. Discovering right and wrong pojman slideshare uses cookies to improve. Jun 11, 2019 he wrote in the areas of philosophy of religion, epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy and authored or edited more than 30 books and articles. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read moral philosophy. Who are we theories of human nature, 2006, 301 pages. And, of course, along the way youll master the basics of ethical philosophy. An introduction to the philosophy of religion cambridge introductions to philosophy by. Philosophy 265, introduction to the philosophy of religion, or the equivalent is strongly recommended.
The tests will be drawn from a bank of questions passed out in. The most comprehensive text in its field, this anthology includes 74 articles in 9 areas of philosophy of religion. African philosophy in the 21st century reason reality scribd. William rowe philosophy of religion an introduction 4th edition free ebook download as pdf file. Organizes many of the essays to present procon dialogues, allowing students to compare and contrast the philosophers positions. Philosophy of religion reissued by waveland press 2009 covering the major issues of the field succinctly and lucidly, this book includes original discussions of religious experience, the possibility that hope is an adequate substitute for belief, and the relationship between ethics and religion. Nothing will be lost by going directly from chapter 1 introduction to chapter 10 religion and ethics. The arrangement of the articles and the introductions which. Louis paul pojman april 22, 1935 october 15, 2005 was an american philosopher and professor, whose name is most recognized as the author of dozens of philosophy texts and anthologies, which continue to be used widely for educational purposes, and more than onehundred papers, which he read at some sixty universities around the world. Covering the major issues of the field succinctly and lucidly, this text takes an analytically rigorous approach and makes it accessible in presentation.
Michael rea is professor of philosophy and director of the center for philosophy of religion at the university of notre dame, where he has taught since 2001. Description of the book classics of philosophy edition 3. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. I am indebted to the head of department of religion and philosophy, benue. An anthology, louis pojman, michael rea, jan 1, 2014, philosophy, 736 pages. Member of the executive council of the society for the philosophy of religion 1990 to 1997. Readings in philosophy of religion stephen hicks, ph. The text includes original discussions of religious experience, the possibility that hope is an adequate substitute for belief, and the relationship.
Chairperson of the department of philosophy and religions of the university of mississippi, july 1, 1987 to march, 1990. Which of the following refers to the non material dimension of humans. Pojman 19352005, who was professor of philosophy at the united states military academy, explains the grounds on which utilitarianism has been attacked and the possible responses available to its defenders. Start reading philosophy of religion for free online and get access to an unlimited library of academic and nonfiction books on perlego. Traditional arguments for the existence of god saint thomas aquinas, the five ways samuel clarke, the argument from contingency f. African philosophy in the 21st century free ebook download as pdf. An introduction, natural signs and knowledge of god. An anthology, 7e introduces students to the philosophy of religion through a balanced blend of classic and contemporary articles. Summary of louis pojmans, does religion give meaning to. At the bare minimum, we will have two hourly exams and a final of the essay variety. Copleston and bertrand russell, a debate on the argument from contingency william paley, the watch and the watchmaker david hume, a critique of the teleological argument anselm versus. This philosophy lent itself to a promotion of ruthless egoism.
Philosophy of religion is, accordingly, not a branch of theology meaning by theology the systematic formulation of religious beliefs, but a branch of philosophy. As of this date, scribd will manage your slideshare account and any content you may. What do we deserve a reader on justice and desert, 1999. She previously worked as an assistant professor at north carolina state university and spent a year as a visiting scholar at harvard universitys center for ethics and the professions. Dec 11, 2007 introduction to philosophy classical and contemporary readings. Covers a range of major topics so that students are exposed to all the key arguments in the main areas of philosophy.
Pojman was known for his work in applied ethics and. Pojman and michael rea, 2011, wadsworth publishing. Pojman is professor of philosophy at the united states military academy at west point. The most comprehensive text in its field, this anthology includes 70 articles in 10 areas of philosophy of religion. Jul 24, 2012 he wrote in the areas of philosophy of religion, epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy and authored or edited more than 30 books and 100 articles.
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