The Ends of Philosophy of Religion

Knepper criticizes existing efforts in the philosophy of religion for being out of step with, and therefore useless to, the academic study of religion, then forwards a new program for philosophy of religion that is in step with, and therefore useful to, the academic study of religion.

Preface PART I: CRITICAL 1. The End and Ends of Philosophy of Religion 2. Analytic Philosophy of Religion 3. Continental Philosophy of Religion PART II: CONSTRUCTIVE 4. Thick Description 5. Formal Comparison 6. Multidimensional Explanation and Evaluation Conclusion