Analytic Theology: New Essays in the Philosophy of Theology

by Oliver D. Crisp, Michael C. Rea

Overview

Philosophy in the English-speaking world is dominated by analytic approaches to its problems and projects; but theology has been dominated by alternative approaches. Many would say that the current state in theology is not mere historical accident, but is, rather, how things ought to be. On the other hand, many others would say precisely the opposite: that theology as a discipline has been beguiled and taken captive by 'continental' approaches, and that the effects on the discipline have been largely deleterious. The methodological divide between systematic theologians and analytic philosophers of religion is ripe for exploration. The present volume represents an attempt to begin a much-needed interdisciplinary conversation about the value of analytic philosophical approaches to theological topics. Most of the essays herein are sympathetic toward the enterprise the editors are calling analytic theology; but, with an eye toward balance, the volume also includes essays and an introduction that try to offer more critical perspectives on analytic theology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199203567
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	04/15/2009
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Oliver D. Crisp is Reader in Theology at the University of Bristol.

Michael C. Rea is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame.

Table of Contents

Introduction, Michael ReaI: In Defense of Analytic Theology1. On Analytic Theology, Oliver D. Crisp2. Systematic Theology as Analytic Theology, William J. Abraham3. Theology as a Bull Session, Randal RauserII: Historical Perspectives4. A Conception of Faith in the Greek Fathers, John Lamont5. "As Kant has Shown...": Analytic (and Synthetic) Theology in the Critical Philosophy, Andrew Chignell6. Schleiermacher's Theological Anti-Realism, Andrew Dole7. How Philosophical Theology Became Possible Within the Analytic Tradition of Philosophy, Nicholas WolterstorffIII: On the Data for Theology: Scripture, Reason, and Experience8. Scripture as the Word of God, Thomas McCall9. On Believing that the Scriptures are Divinely Inspired, Thomas M. Crisp10. The Contribution of Religious Experience to Dogmatic Theology, Michael Sudduth11. Science and Religion in Constructive Engagement, Michael J. MurrayIV: Analytic Approaches Reconsidered12. The Problem of Evil, Eleonore Stump13. Hermeneutics and Holiness, Merold Westphal14. Dark Contemplation and Epistemic Transformation: The Analytic Theologian Re-meets Teresa of Ávila, Sarah Coakley

Editorial Reviews

"The editors of this volume have elicited new essays from an impressive list of contributors, including both long established figures in philosophy and theology and others relatively new."—Gordon Graham, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

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