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Anyone working in the analytical tradition of philosophy of religion, at any level, would find something of interest in the book: both as teaching material (I know from experience how much students enjoy some of the experiments), and as a contribution in its own right. (Philosophy )
a lively and engaging introduction to the philosophy of religion...makes some significant contributions to contemporary debates in the subject, and which will provide a great deal of discussion among those working in this field ... his style is contagiously enthusiastic ... Mawson has presented a provocative and stimulating argument concerning the nature and existence of God (Brian Clack, Ars Disputandi )
The conversational and relaxed style, as of a good undergraduate supervision, full of lively illustrations in the form of little parables, appeals. But the discussion moves to a higher level than the commendation suggests, and T.J. Mawson voices interesting and provocative thoughts. (Times Literary Supplement )
a lively and engaging introduction to the philosophy of religion...makes some significant contributions to contemporary debates in the subject, and which will provide a great deal of discussion among those working in this field ... his style is contagiously enthusiastic ... Mawson has presented a provocative and stimulating argument concerning the nature and existence of God (Brian Clack, Ars Disputandi )
The conversational and relaxed style, as of a good undergraduate supervision, full of lively illustrations in the form of little parables, appeals. But the discussion moves to a higher level than the commendation suggests, and T.J. Mawson voices interesting and provocative thoughts. (Times Literary Supplement )
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Belief in God answers two questions: what, if anything, is it that Jews, Christians, and Muslims are agreeing about when they join in claiming that there is a God; and what, if any, prospects are there for rationally defending or attacking this claim? In the context of a sustained argument for particular answers to these questions, Tim Mawson tackles many of the most prominent topics in the philosophy of religion. He argues that those who believe that there is a God are best interpreted as believing that there is a being who is essentially personal, transcendent, immanent, omnipotent, omniscient, eternal, perfectly free, perfectly good, and necessary; and non-essentially creator of the world and value; revealer of Himself; and offerer of everlasting life. Having explored the meaning and consistency of this conception of God in the first half of the book, Mawson goes on to consider whether or not belief or the absence of belief in such a God might be the sort of thing that does not rationally require argument and, if not, what the criteria for a good argument for or against such a God's existence might be. Having established some criteria, he uses them to evaluate specific arguments for and against the existence of such a God. He looks at the Argument to Design; the Cosmological Argument; the Ontological Argument; the Argument from Religious Experience; the Argument from Apparent Miracles; the Problem of Evil; and Pascal's Wager. Finally, he explores the relation between faith and reason. In the course of his argument, Mawson makes striking new claims and defends or attacks established positions in new ways. His conversational style, lively wit, and enlightening examples make Belief in God as pleasurable as it is instructive and thought-provoking. It makes an ideal text for beginning undergraduate courses and for anyone thinking about these most important of questions.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This is a clear and helpful book suitable for anyone pursuing a course of philosophy or theology. It has been an extremely useful guide both before an after commencing theological studies at university, and remains an excellent reference book. The author obviously has an extensive knowledge of the subject and writes interestingly, engaging with the issues in a way that is insightful and easy to understand. The book covers a diverse range of issues and I would certainly recommend it for anyone wishing to engage more deeply with philosophical and theological issues.
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I've recently started a philosophy degree at university and having ploughed through a number of books on my reading list over the summer, I've found this to be the most useful having actually got into the details of my course. The book is comprehensive in its coverage of the philosophy of religion and unlike many, it's refreshingly easy to follow despite the complexity of the subject matter. The author's injection of humour is a welcome surprise and I'd thoroughly recommend it to anyone thinking about starting a course in philosophy.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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When studying the philosophy of religion, you will need to look in a detatched manner as issues that are very real and personal to some, that is the nature of philosophy. As an entry level book, this will give you a good overview of the subject, it is readable and accesible and after reading it, I can certainly describe and debate to God of theism. As an academic text needs to, this book is written dispationately, it does seem to trivialise the nature of personhood, suffering and evil, but the book is not meant to be an apologetic, it is meant to outline the arguments. If you are beginning a study of the philosophy of religion then this is a good starting point, but I wouldn't want the discussion to end here.
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Laughable, more useful as a door stop than a book.
If you already believe in god, and so see evidence as optional as support for an argument, then you will get on well with this book. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by G. Stevens
Absolutely atrocious
This book is a philosophical Swiss cheese, the arguments being generally so full of holes that it is hard to see how it can be taken seriously. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2008 by Andy
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