Philosophers of religion view religious beliefs from different perspectives. Some have focused on the nature of God while others focus on human nature. There are many different approaches to religious beliefs. Continue reading to learn more about Thomistic theoryodicies, Classic Theists, and Nonrealists.
Humanity: A natural phenomenon
The study of human nature was influenced by biological insights in the nineteenth century. These insights challenged theological theories about human nature. They challenged the view of God creating humans directly. This created a debate on the nature of humanity's nature. While some theological traditions refused to embrace the idea of evolution, others asserted that human nature can be explained based on biological principles.
Non-realists
Non-realist philosophers are not of the belief that religion is based upon objective realities. They believe religion is a construct of human psychology. They see religion as a guide for behavior and believe that human beings are not omnipotent.
Classical Theists
The classical philosophy of theism posits the existence of a transcendent entity who is present in the world and is actively involved in it. This God is often described as the ideal paradigm of moral perfection.
Thomistic theories
There are two dominant tendencies in the theodicy debate. There is a revival of philosophical theodicy among the analytic philosophers and religious theologians. This movement is markedly marked by a shift in focus from the logical problem to evil to the evidence problem. Second, theodicy critics call the desire to do it an ideological and irreligious endeavor.
Eleonore Stomp
Eleonore Stump is a philosopher, as well as a scholar of contemporary religion. She is the Robert J. Henle Chair of Philosophy at the University of St. Louis. She writes about issues related to religion and morality. She is a Catholic philosopher who defends the views of Thomas Aquinas.
Don Cupitt
A new project is in the works to create an online resource hub dedicated to Don Cupitt. The resource centre, which was created by academics from the universities in Chester and Chichester will include archive materials, blog posts, videos, lecturers, and lectures. Influential books by Don Cupitt made him a controversial theologian. Most recently, his work has been featured in the BBC TV show Sea of Faith.