365 Days of Philosophy

365DaysOfPhilosophy 247 — Introduction To Philosophy of Religion


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Philosophy of Religion arguably intersects with the branches of metaphysics and epistemology, but it is also its own area with philosophy. Known as theology, it looks at what humans believe in — god or gods, philosophical arguments in regards to their existence or not, and what are the ramifications of their existence or non-existence. Religion is a powerful social force as well, it binds communities or divides them. It greatly influences our lives and those of others.

There’s also two aspects in regards to belief in good, there’s natural theology, which uses reason to argue about the existence of god; there’s also revealed theology, in where religious experiences and scriptures give an understanding of the nature of god. There’s overlap between these two aspects, and plenty more to discuss in regards to how society and different cultures see god/s, but philosophy mostly analyses the logic, reasoning and evidence in regards to religion and religious ideas - and there’s always plenty to argue about.

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365 Days of PhilosophyBy Kylie Sturgess