Reason, Metaphysics, and Mind: New Essays on the Philosophy of Alvin Plantinga
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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 across the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of religion. Editors Kelly James Clark and Michael Rea assemble a collection of essays from prominent scholars to analyze Plantinga's work, particularly his impact on the renewal of philosophical theology within the Christian intellectual tradition. The text serves as both a critical examination of his arguments and a formal recognition of his career at the University of Notre Dame.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Critical analysis of Plantinga's core arguments regarding religious epistemology and metaphysics.
- Scholarly responses to specific essays provided by a secondary group of philosophers.
- A comprehensive overview of Plantinga's role in the development of contemporary Christian philosophy.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a general introduction to philosophy for lay readers.
- It does not cover the entirety of Plantinga's personal biography outside of his academic contributions.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a significant resource for those studying the intersection of analytic philosophy and theology. Readers frequently note the high level of academic density and the specialized nature of the discourse presented by the contributors.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190208724
ISBN-13:
9780190208721
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