Contemporary Philosophical Theology

In Contemporary Philosophical Theology, Charles Taliaferro and Chad Meister introduce the concepts and debates central to contemporary philosophical theology. More than an introduction, this volume engages with recent and relevant ideas, covering Buddhism and Hinduism along with the Abrahamic traditions. It will be of interest to upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, and seminary students of the philosophy of religion and philosophical theology.

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.