Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Religion: Volume 1

by Jonathan L. Kvanvig

Overview

Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Religion is a new annual volume offering a regular snapshot of state-of-the-art work in this longstanding area of philosophy that has seen an explosive growth of interest over the past half century. Under the guidance of a distinguished editorial board, it will publish exemplary papers in any area of philosophy of religion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199542659
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	07/15/2008
Series:	Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Religion
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Jonathan L. Kvanvig is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University, having held positions previously at the University of Missouri, Texas A&M University and the University of Notre Dame. His research areas include metaphysics and epistemology as well as the philosophy of religion. He has published to date six books, including The Knowability Paradox (OUP, 2006) and The Problem of Hell (OUP, 1994)

Table of Contents

1. Presentism and Ockham's Way Out, Alicia Finch and Michael Rea2. Molinism, John Fischer3. Spirituality, Expertise, and Philosophers, Bryan Frances4. Are Miracles Chimerical?, Alan Hájek5. Epistemological Foundations for the Cosmological Argument, Robert Koons6. Theism and the Scope of Contingency, Timothy O'Connor7. On Two Problems of Divine Simplicity, Alexander Pruss8. Defending Divine Freedom, Thomas Senor9. The Problem of Evil and the Desires of the Heart, Eleonore Stump10. What Does an Omniscient Being Know About the Future?, Peter van Inwagen11. Omnisubjectivity, Linda Zagzebski