ABSTRACT

In Contemporary Philosophical Theology, Charles Taliaferro and Chad Meister focus on key topics in contemporary philosophical theology within Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, as well as Hinduism and Buddhism. The volume begins with a discussion of key methodological tools available to the philosophical theologian, such as faith and reason, science and religion, revelation and sacred scripture, and authority and tradition. The authors use these tools to explore subjects including language, ineffability, miracles, evil, and the afterlife. They also grapple with applied philosophical theology, including environmental concerns, interreligious dialogue, and the nature and significance of political values. A concluding discussion proposes that philosophical theology can contribute to important reflections and action concerning climate change.

chapter |12 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|24 pages

Science and philosophical theology

chapter 2|18 pages

Mystery and philosophical theology

chapter 3|22 pages

Pluralism and philosophical theologies

chapter 4|26 pages

Reasons and revelations

chapter 5|24 pages

Divine attributes

chapter 6|24 pages

Good and evil

chapter 7|26 pages

Evil and philosophical theology

chapter 9|24 pages

Philosophical theology and open society