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Philosophical Theology
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I. Philosophy of Religion

Philosophy of religion may be defined as the philosophical discipline in which generally accepted methods of philosophical argument and critical analysis are applied to conceptual problems that arise both in religious theory and practice, and in secular views of life. The latter can take over the role of religion as conceptual framework, because in both, meaning and significance are ascribed…

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Brümmer, Vincent, “Philosophical Theology”, in: Religion Past and Present. Consulted online on 03 October 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1877-5888_rpp_COM_024382>
First published online: 2011
First print edition: ISBN: 9789004146662, 2006-2013



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