Encyclopedia of Philosophers on Religion Book

This book addresses and examines the religious affiliations and beliefs of prominent philosophers. The author profiles 150 such philosophers in separate, alphabetically ordered entries, providing biographical information about each philosopher with a special focus on his/her religious upbringing, practice, and beliefs (or lack thereof). Also in each entry, the author provides a brief summary of the points each philosopher has made concerning God and religion, typically gathered from a study of the philosopher's writings. The philosophers included in this book examine several complex issues, including the existence and nature of God, human immortality, and the nature of religious language and symbolism.