Reason, Metaphysics, and Mind
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In May 2010, Philosophers, Family And Friends Gathered At The University Of Notre Dame To Celebrate The Career And Retirement Of Alvin Plantinga, Widely Recognized As One Of The World's Leading Figures In Metaphysics, Epistemology, And The Philosophy Of Religion. Plantinga Has Earned Particular Respect Within The Community Of Christian Philosophers For The Pivotal Role That He Played In The Recent Renewal And Development Of Philosophy Of Religion And Philosophical Theology. Each Of The Essays In This Volume Engages With Some Particular Aspect Of Plantinga's Views On Metaphysics, Epistemology, Or Philosophy Of Religion. Contributors Include Michael Bergman, Ernest Sosa, Trenton Merricks, Richard Otte, Peter Vaninwagen, Thomas P. Flint, Eleonore Stump, Dean Zimmerman And Nicholas Wolterstorff. The Volume Also Includes Responses To Each Essay By Bas Van Fraassen, Stephen Wykstra, David Vanderlaan, Robin Collins, Raymond Vanarragon, E. J. Coffman, Thomas Crisp, And Donald Smith.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the enduring influence and specific philosophical contributions of Alvin Plantinga within the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of religion. The editors, Kelly James Clark and Michael Rea, have compiled a collection of scholarly essays that examine Plantinga's arguments regarding the intersection of faith and reason. By featuring both original critiques and direct responses from prominent thinkers, the text provides a rigorous examination of the intellectual framework Plantinga established throughout his career at the University of Notre Dame.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Critical analysis of Alvin Plantinga's seminal work in metaphysics and epistemology.
- Scholarly discourse on the relationship between Christian theology and contemporary philosophical inquiry.
- A structured format featuring primary essays followed by direct authorial responses.
- Contributions from leading figures in the field including Ernest Sosa, Eleonore Stump, and Nicholas Wolterstorff.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a significant contribution to the study of analytic philosophy of religion. Readers frequently note the high level of academic density and the sophisticated nature of the arguments presented by the contributors.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019992130X
ISBN-13:
9780199921300
Philosophy
Epistemology
Metaphysics
Theology
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