Philosophy of Religion

What is religion? Are religious beliefs rational? Do science and religion conflict? Does God exist? Are we immortal? These are just a few of the fundamental questions explored in the philosophy of religion. In this accessible and comprehensive introduction, Sebastian Gäb presents the core problems, debates, and theories central to contemporary philosophy of religion.Structured into 14 concise chapters, the book covers both classical and modern perspectives, providing readers with a balanced understanding of the field. Designed primarily for students of philosophy, theology, and religious studies, this book also appeals broadly to anyone interested in philosophical questions about religion. Additionally, it serves as an ideal textbook for Philosophy of Religion courses at the undergraduate level.Sebastian Gäb is Professor of Philosophy of Religion at Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich and a member of LMU's Centre for Buddhist Studies.

Summary

What is religion? Is it sensible to live according to a certain faith? Do science and religion contradict each other? Is there a god? Are we immortal? Questions like these are part of the philosophy of religion, to whose main problems and theories this book provides a comprehensive introduction. It introduces core issues of contemporary philosophy of religion in 14 didactically edited chapters, and describes and discusses classical and modern approaches. The book is intended for students of philosophy, theology and religious studies, but will also appeal to other readers interested in philosophy and religion. It can also be used as a textbook in an introductory course on the philosophy of religion.

Product details

• Authors: Sebastian Gäb
• Publisher: Nomos
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.10.2025
• EAN: 9783756013494
• ISBN: 978-3-7560-1349-4
• No. of pages: 238
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 15 mm x 230 mm
• Weight: 350 g
• Series: NomosTextbook
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Theologie, Religionsphilosophie, Philosophie, Religionswissenschaft, Unsterblichkeit, Einführung, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Textbook, Theology, Existenz Gottes, Introduction, Immortality, Philosophy of religion, Klassische Ansätze, modern approaches, classical approaches, existence of god, Philosophie der Religion, moderne Ansätze