Grammars of Faith: A Critical Evaluation of D.Z. Phillips's Philosophy of Religion

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Peeters Publishers, 2006 - 444 σελίδες
D. Z. Phillips is a leading figure in advocating a Wittgensteinian approach to the philosophical study of religion. His writings exert an important influence on contemporary philosophy of religion, giving a new direction to the philosophical discussion of religious belief and practice. Although his work has prompted much - often critical - comment, a thorough investigation has not been forthcoming. Grammars of Faith fills that gap. The book pays close attention to Wittgenstein's own remarks on religious belief, arranging them against the background of his broader philosophical methodology, as well as to the efforts of the early Wittgensteinians at providing a more comprehensive Wittgensteinian philosophy of religion. Central to this study are Phillips's understanding of philosophical enquiry as a form of contemplation, and his descriptive accounts of religious belief. By means of a careful and methodical examination of Phillips's oeuvre, the study seeks to present a fair assessment of Phillips's position, showing not only its weaknesses, but also its strength.

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The earlier period
7
7
39
14
48
The later period
59
The Wittgensteinian School of philosophy of religion
127
Philosophy description and contemplation
155
Religion and reductionism
211
105
245
Miracles
267
Immortality
297
The reality of God
327
A revisionist account of religious belief?
383
Afterword
423
Select bibliography
429
Index
439
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