John hick is one of the most widely read and discussed living writers in modern theology and the philosophy of religion. John hick is one of the most widely read and discussed philosophers of religion in the contemporary world. Scholars who take up topics on which hick has written normally find it essential to. Books by john harwood hick author of philosophy of religion. The author offers a fair and balanced perspective on hick s evolving and, sometimes, speculative thought. I highly recommend it to students of philosophy, history of religions, and comparative studies, as well as theology. An examination of his philosophy of religion lanham. Finally, i wish to say how touching it was to be constantly encouraged by the free church of. Eddys john hicks pluralist philosophy of world religions is the most up to date source to consult regarding the philosophical and theological development. Disputed questions in theology and the philosophy of religion. What interested me in hick is the soulmaking defense, or more formally as the irenaean theodicy.
This book strengthens hicks position as one of the most significant thinkers of the second half of the twentieth century. God is conceived as a being than which none greater can be thought, and even the nonbeliever can grasp that idea. Hick is unwilling to give up gods omnipotence or his omnibenevolence. This pluralistic hypothesis is mainly a philosophical examination of religious pluralism. The philosophy of religion by galloway, george, 1954publication date 1914 topics religion philosophy publisher new york, c. The philosophy of religion by galloway, george, 1954publication date 1914 topics. A contemporary introduction to the main topics in the philosophy of religion written by a worldrenowned philosopher. His view is that all the worlds religions are masks or faces interposed between us and what he calls the real, which can never be known directly. You need to know his teachings about religion and religious experience and the real you must understand his use of kant and be able to explain how he reinterprets christianity by demythologising biblical teachings and reevaluating the concept of the divinity of christ. In this small work approx 140 pages, hick effectively touches on most of the leading issues within the field.
Hick is the named pluralist theologian in the ocr religious studies a2 course. Philosophy of religion by john hick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Chester gillis, journal of religion the most persuasive philosophical advocacy for religious pluralism ever written. John harwood hick 20 january 1922 9 february 2012 was a philosopher of religion and theologian born in england who taught in the united states for the larger part of his career. Download john hick ebook free in pdf and epub format. In order to achieve this end, the booklet is divided into four chapters. The logical problem of evil leibriz the best of all possible worlds theodicy god, who possess perfect, power, knowledge, and goodness, would chose to bring about the best possible world. John hick s philosophy of religion first published in the early 1960s remains a classic introduction to the philosophy of religion.
Philosophy of religion by brightman, edgar sheffield. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is often described as the most significant philosopher of religion in the 20th century. John hick is fellow of the institute for advanced research in arts and social sciences at the university of birmingham in england. Eddys john hick s pluralist philosophy of world religions is the most up to date source to consult regarding the philosophical and theological development of hick s religious pluralism. The myth of god incarnate 9780334010654 by john hick ed. The fifth dimension an exploration of the spiritual realm. Pdf philosophy of religion by john hick free download pdf.
John hick certainly fits the specification of an able and reverent man, a true thinker, a sincere lover of and earnest inquirer after truth. Perhaps what john hick is most known for is his pluralistic hypothesis. Buy arguments for the existence of god philosophy of religion series 1970 by hick, john, hick isbn. In philosophical theology, he made contributions in the areas of theodicy, eschatology, and christology, and in the philosophy of religion he contributed to. He is the author of a number of books, including a christian theology of religions, death and eternal life, and god has many names, all of which are published by wjk. It was at princeton theological seminary, where he taught from 1959 to 1963, that hick published his introductory college textbook, the philosophy of religion. As a british philosopher in the angloanalytic tradition, hick did groundbreaking work in religious epistemology, philosophical theology, and religious pluralism. Revision features an updated discussion on the main topics in the philosophy of religion. He has taught at cambridge, birmingham, princeton, cornell, and claremont graduate school, and is the author of more than twentyfive books. To understand the key ideas of religion, such as god and nirvana, one has. John hick, influential philosopher of religion the. The oxford handbook of philosophy of religion oxford handbooks. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Department of philosophy, western washington university.
Texts philosophy of religion, john hick, 4th edition. The free will defense it is not possible for god to ensure that his free creatures would always do goo and never do wrong. Therefore, christianity as a religion does not occur in a perfect world. This book is an introduction to hicks writing for this reader. The book begins where hick began, with the problems of religious. Philosophy of religion, hick john, prentice hall, inc. Pdf religious epistemology in john hicks philosophy. Philosophy of religion by john hick pdf download ebookmela. A christian theology of religions edition 1 by john hick. It is a fine contribution to debate about the world religions and their role in human history. The philosophical theology of john hick springerlink. John hick 1922 2012 was a worldrenowned authority and an advocate of religious pluralism. John hicks important work on the problem of evil from the 1960s was a turning point in the study of theodicy. John hick is a christian theologian who takes a very wideangle view of religion, citing abundantly from hindu, buddhist, jewish,and muslim sources.
This is a great book that tells all about religion and the philosophy behind it. Scholars who take up topics on which hick has written normally find it essential to engage themselves in dialogue with or criticism of what he has said. Religion series under the general editorship of john hick. Prentice hall foundations of philosophy series virgil aldrich william alston david braybrooke roderick m. John hicks an interpretation of religion springerlink. Report philosophy of religion by john hick please fill this form, we will try to respond as soon as possible. Quoted by hick john, problems of religious pluralism, st. Religious pluralism and salvation azusa pacific university. Here i especially have in mind former student and faithful friend of john hick, gavin dcosta. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Several biographical points should be briefly mentioned.
John hick has written a masterly account of his view of religion and religions. There can be no doubt that john hicks an interpretation of religion has already made a huge impact in the field of philosophy of religion. Eddy, john hicks pluralist philosophy of world religions, xi. Philosophy of religion by john hick pdf download philosophy of religion by john hick pdf free download book name. Hick on religious pluralism notes john hick complains that. John harwood hicks most popular book is philosophy of religion. Philosophy of religion by hick, john, 1922publication date 1973 topics religion, religion, religionsphilosophie. John hick revision features an updated discussion on the main topics in the philosophy of religion. Eddy, john hick s pluralist philosophy of world religions, xi. Jul 05, 2012 countless articles in academic journals and over fifty unpublished ph. Westminster john knox press renowned theologian and philosopher of religion john hick takes a hard look at an important intellectual problem facing christians today. This book presents a critical introduction to john hick s speculative theology and philosophy.
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Questions to be considered will include the arguments for the. The author offers a fair and balanced perspective on hicks evolving and, sometimes, speculative thought. This will enable the reader to glimpse the development of his thinking and what pressures led. An interpretation of religion john hick, an interpretation of religion. His book looks into all questions about mans conceptions of god or the infinite, their origin, nature and truth, whether he can have such conceptions and so on. A copy can be downloaded for personal noncommercial research or. Hick s philosophical journey has culminated in the grand proposal that we should see all the major world religions as equally valid responses to the same ultimate reality the real. Wainwright editor, distinguished professor of philosophy, university of wisconsin, milwaukee. Smith fall 2012 skidmore college an investigation of the fundamental paradoxes of religious belief. The first chapter provides a brief outline of john hick s career. Dec, 2015 there can be no doubt that john hicks an interpretation of religion has already made a huge impact in the field of philosophy of religion. I offer the following thoughts for potential readers. Rethinking john hicks pluralism by yenyi lee a thesis submitted to the university of birmingham for the degree of doctor of philosophy department of theology and religion school of philosophy, theology and religion college.
Arguments for the existence of god philosophy of religion. Description download philosophy of religion by john hick comments. I like that it is easy to understand and there is a lot of detail regarding the different thinkings within religion. John harwood hick has 47 books on goodreads with 2997 ratings. Few are the theologians and philosophers who have entire books dedicated to their writings. Is christianity the only true religion, or one among others. In this book a leading philosopher of religion offers fresh insights into some of the disputed religious questions of our time. I recommend it to anyone who is studying religion andor philosophy. Having considered hicks philosophy of pluralism in the last chapter, i am now ready to examine hicks theology of pluralism, concentrating especially on his christology for a pluralistic age. Free download, borrow, and streaming internet archive. A christian theology of religions louisville, kentucky.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The first chapter provides a brief outline of john hicks career. Indeed, some critics have made a name for themselves arguably by becoming hicks most outspoken critics. But if the real in itself is not and cannot be humanly experienced, why postulate such an unknown and unknowable ding an sich. The philosophy of religion as a distinct discipline is an innovation of the last 200 years, but its central topicsthe existence and nature of the divine, humankinds relation to it. The buddhas undetermined questions and the religions.
John hick 19222012 john hick was arguably one of the most important and influential philosophers of religion of the second half of the twentieth century. A critical study of john hicks religious pluralism enlighten. Springer nature is making coronavirus research free. The logical problem of evil leibriz the best of all possible worlds theodicy god, who possess perfect, power, knowledge, and goodness, would chose to. Hick supports the view of religious pluralismthe view that all religions have insight and truth into what is real, and no one religion is exclusively absolute. Exclusivism holds that there is only one true religion and one cannot be saved, enlightened, or otherwise blessed in whatever way religion offers without explicitly embracing that one true religion as her own. Observation 5 hick with his fingers jam free has to make you wonder, though. Buy a cheap copy of philosophy of religion book by john harwood hick. John hick begins by addressing the most fundamental questions.