Arguments concerning the existence and nature of God have been a staple of
western philosophy for over 2,000 years. "Philosophy of Religion: The Key
Thinkers" offers a comprehensive historical overview of this fascinating field.
Nine specially commissioned essays introduce and explore the contributions of
those philosophers who have shaped the subject and the central issues and
arguments therein.
The book reconstructs the history of the philosophy of religion, clearly
illustrating the most important attempts to address such crucial issues as the
ontological argument, the cosmological argument, the problem of evil, miracles,
the moral argument, the design argument, religious experience and the idea of
god. Thinkers covered include Anselm,