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Arguing about GodsArguing about Gods by Graham Oppy
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The most recently published systematic look at the philosophy of religion. Oppy reaches the conclusion that there are "no successful arguments for or against the existence of orthodoxly conceived monotheistic gods".
Atheism: A Philosophical JustificationAtheism: A Philosophical Justification by Michael Martin
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Published in 1990, Martin's book is a comprehensive treatment of arguments for and against the existence of God. Martin reaches the conclusion that there are no good arguments for the existence of the God of classical theism and several good arguments against the existence of God.
God, Freedom, and EvilGod, Freedom, and Evil by Alvin Plantinga
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This is a classic philosophy of religion book, where Alvin Plantinga is said to have shown that there is no logical contradiction between the existence of God and the existence of evil in the world.
Warrant: The Current DebateWarrant: The Current Debate by Alvin Plantinga
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The first part of Alvin Plantinga's "Warrant Trilogy", here he critiques all contemporary theories of knowledge and finds them inadequate. Eventually, he'll introduce an alternative proper functionalist theory of knowledge, where he feels that he can safely say that classical theistic belief is properly basic.
Warrant and Proper FunctionWarrant and Proper Function by Alvin Plantinga
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Plantinga introduces and develops his theory of proper functionalism, and goes on to give an argument to the effect that the conjunction of naturalism and evolutionary biology is self-defeating.
Warranted Christian BeliefWarranted Christian Belief by Alvin Plantinga
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This is Plantinga's final book in the "Warrant Trilogy". He introduces the Aquinas/Calvin model, argues for the proper basicality of religious beliefs, and critiques non-cognitivism about religious language.
The Existence of GodThe Existence of God by Richard Swinburne
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Perhaps one of the best evidentialist defenses of the rationality of theistic beliefs, Swinburne builds a cumulative case for adherence to classical theism that depends on the use of a set of good "C-inductive arguments".
The Non-Existence of GodThe Non-Existence of God by Nicholas Everitt
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This is a very well written, easy to read treatment of arguments in the philosophy of religion. Everitt discusses natural theology and Plantinga's older work in Reformed Epistemology, while going on to defend the argument from suffering. There are several unique features of this book, including a novel atheistic argument -- the Argument from Scale.
In Defense of Natural Theology: A Post-humean AssessmentIn Defense of Natural Theology: A Post-humean Assessment
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A recently published and interesting defense of natural theology. This collection of papers constitute a direct response to David Hume's skeptical arguments found in "Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion".
Van Til's Apologetic: Readings and AnalysisVan Til's Apologetic: Readings and Analysis by Greg L. Bahnsen
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This is perhaps one of the better introductions to presuppositional approaches to apologetics. While the book serves as an introduction to Van Til's thought, it nevertheless provides you with a fair understanding of what to expect from presuppositional approaches to apologetics in general.
On the Nature and Existence of GodOn the Nature and Existence of God by Richard M. Gale
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In this book, Richard Gale takes a close look at the properties typically assigned to the God of classical theism. He then goes on to address the standard theistic arguments - including ontological arguments, cosmological arguments, arguments from religious experience, arguments to design, and prudential theistic arguments.
Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and ApologeticsReasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics by William Lane Craig
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While this book is not as thorough or as rigorous as the other books, it is nevertheless a good introduction to the history of religious epistemology, as well as many different arguments in history for classical theistic belief. Throughout the book, Craig argues for his own perspective on the subject matters that he discusses.
Theism, Atheism, and Big Bang Cosmology (Clarendon Paperbacks)Theism, Atheism, and Big Bang Cosmology (Clarendon Paperbacks) by William Lane Craig
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In this book, William Lane Craig and Quentin Smith lay out their cases for theism and atheism on the basis of contemporary physics and cosmology. Craig publishes an abridged version of his book, the Kalam Cosmological Argument, and defends it. Likewise, Quentin Smith lays out his own case for atheism on the basis of contemporary Big Bang cosmology.
Philosophical Perspectives on InfinityPhilosophical Perspectives on Infinity by Graham Oppy
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In this book, Graham Oppy explores the concept of the infinite. The importance that this has for the philosophy of religion is significant. Oppy deals with all arguments to the effect that there cannot be an actual infinite in the real world, and he also explores the concept of the infinite in decision theory, which is a central topic for proponents and critics of Pascal's Wager.
The Evidential Argument from Evil (Indiana Series in the Philosophy of Religion)The Evidential Argument from Evil (Indiana Series in the Philosophy of Religion)
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This book is an excellent resource for those interested in studying contemporary thought on the evidential argument from evil, from both theistic and atheistic perspectives. Contributors include William Rowe, Alvin Plantinga, Paul Draper, Peter van Inwagen, Richard Swinburne, and Stephen Wykstra.
The Coherence of Theism (Clarendon Library of Logic and Philosophy)The Coherence of Theism (Clarendon Library of Logic and Philosophy) by Richard Swinburne
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A systematic look at the nature of God. Swinburne argues for the coherency of the claim that a God exists. This is a prior work to "The Existence of God", and is part of a main trilogy.
The Rationality of TheismThe Rationality of Theism by Paul K. Moser
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One of the great anthologies by Paul Moser.
Divine Hiddenness: New EssaysDivine Hiddenness: New Essays
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This is an interesting treatment of the now popular atheistic argument from divine hiddenness. I have to admit that I haven't read the *entire* book, but the chapters that I've already read are pretty intriguing.
Ontological Arguments and Belief in GodOntological Arguments and Belief in God by Graham Oppy
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You'll impress me if you read this book all the way through without a headache. But, by far, this has to be just about the best treatment of ontological arguments for belief in God in print. For an updated discussion of this book, see Oppy's "Arguing About Gods".
Naturalism Defeated?: Essays on Plantinga's Evolutionary Argument Against NaturalismNaturalism Defeated?: Essays on Plantinga's Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism
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This book focuses on a relatively new argument developed by Alvin Plantinga, to the effect that belief in both naturalism and evolution is self-defeating. The essays compiled here by James Beilby are an excellent resource on the argument, and the book includes a response from Plantinga.