Contents
Unit-1 9
What is Religion?
Definition of Philosophy of Religion
Nature of Philosophy of Religion and its distinction from theology
Scope or Subject-Matter of the Philosophy of Religion
Method of studying Philosophy of Religion
Aim of Philosophy of Religion
Utility of the Study of Philosophy of Religion Is Philosophy of Religion Possible?
Relation between Philosophy and Religion
Philosophy of Religion and Its Relation to Religion
Distinction and Relationship between Philosophy of Religion and
Theology
Philosophy of Religion and Philosophy
Mysticism in Philosophy of Religion
Questions
Unit-II 55
Proofs for the existence of God
Ontological argument: A Comprehensive Exploration
St. Anselm's Ontological Argument: An Evaluation
Ontological argument of Descartes
Cosmological Argument
Cosmological argument: An In-Depth Exploration
Design argument or teleological argument
William Paley's analogy of watch
Moral Argument
Questions
Unit-III 97
The Concept of Reason: A Comprehensive Understanding
The Role of Reason in Religion
Faith
Nature of Faith
Differences between Faith and Reason
Tillich's Conception of Faith as Ultimate Concern
Value of faith
Differences between Faith and Belief
Revelation in Religion and Theology
Idea of the Holy
"Numen" and the “Numinous”
The Experience of the Numinous: Rudolf Otto's Concept of
Mysteram Tremendum
The Mysterium Tremendum Three Elements of "Tremendum"
Immortality of the Soul
The Concept of Miracle in Philosophy of Religion
The Concept of Incarnation in the Philosophy of Religion
Questions
Unit-IV 151
Deism: A Rational Faith in a Supreme Creator
Nature and Scope of Deism
Deism: Origins and Development
Pandeism, Panendeism, and Polydeism: Variants of Deism
Deism: A Rational Belief in a Non-Interventionist Creator
Pantheism: God as the Universe
Development of Pantheism
Nature and Significance of Pantheism
Is Pantheism Atheism?
Is Pantheism a Religion?
The Historical Roots of Pantheism
Types of Pantheism
Pantheism and Nature Panentheism
History of Panentheism
Panentheism in philosophy
Questions
Unit-V 193
Logical Positivism as an Anti-Religious Theory
Core Tenets of Logical Positivism and Its Application to Religion
Logical Positivism Applied to Religion
Criticisms of Logical Positivism's View on Religion
Marxism as an anti-religious theory
Freedom of will and Its Ethical Significance
Freedom and Self-determinism
Freedom, Determinism, and Ethical Responsibility
Arguments in favour of determinism
Criticism of Determinism
Freedom and Indeterminism: A Critical Distinction
Freedom, Determinisın, and the Indeterminist View
Questions
Bibliography 220
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