An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion by Davies

January 28, 2010 · Posted in Book Reviews · Comment 

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion

By Brian Davies ( OPUS:Oxford, 1993)

ISBN 0 19 – 289235 – 5

Brian Davies’ introduction is a classic and an essential text and would make a good class textbook although it is aimed at the undergraduate level. 11 chapters cover talking about God, Evil, The Ontological argument the Cosmological argument, the argument from design, experience and God, eternity, morality and religion, miralce and life after death. There are chapter notes and an extensive bibliography. A definate teacher text and quite plausable Astudent text for more gifted pupils

Puzzle of Evil by Peter Vardy

January 28, 2010 · Posted in Book Reviews · Comment 

The Puzzle of Evil

By Peter Vardy (FOUNT:UK,1992)

ISBN 0 00 627638 – 5

Peter Vardy was described by Theology as “a gifted communicator. He is the best popularizer of philosophy of religion currently working in Britain.”. This book provides a readable introduction to the problem oif evil and suffering covering all the classic arguments and discussions. It is suitable for A Level and should be considered for your class sets.

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