Understanding Faith - Religious Belief and Its Place in Society

Informationen zum Autor Professor Stephen R.L. Clark is a philosopher at Liverpool University and author of many books. He has a particular interest in religious and political philosophy and in moral issues concerning animals. Klappentext A philosophical discussion of religious belief and its place in society. The book will examine the nature of faith and of the attacks upon it; considering both external and internal criticism - from non-believers and between believers. Having clarified the character of faith and considered its intellectual status, and its relation to scientific, moral, artistic and philosophical modes of thought; the book will then address a number of issues of contemporary public interest where religious faith is at issue, e.g. religious education and schooling. Zusammenfassung A philosophical discussion of religion and its place in society. The book will examine the nature of faith and of the attacks upon it; considering both external and internal criticism - from non-believers and between believers.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen R. L. Clark, Stephen R.L. Clark
• Publisher: Imprint Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2009
• EAN: 9781845401542
• ISBN: 978-1-84540-154-2
• No. of pages: 250
• Series: St. Andrews Studies in Philoso; St Andrews Studies in Philosophy and Public Affairs; St. Andrews Studies in Philoso; St Andrews Studies in Philosop
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous