Philosophical Approach to the Study of Religion: an Analytical Study ?????? ???? ?? ???????? ?????:??? ??????? ??????

Abstract

This essay aims to examine the contributions of religious philosophers within the field of the philosophy of religion. The exploration of religious themes, beliefs, practices, and concepts within philosophy is not a recent development; it has been a significant area of inquiry in philosophy since the early days of pre-Socratic philosophy. However, in the early history of religious philosophy, the focus was rather limited, primarily addressing arguments for and against the existence of God, His attributes, the issue of free will versus determinism, and matters concerning the afterlife. In modern times, the scope has expanded to encompass a broader range of topics, including environmental concerns, non-theistic religions, religious language, religious pluralism, and more. This analysis concludes that the philosophy of religion does not seek to prove the doctrines of any single religious tradition; instead, it aims to comprehend each religious tradition within its unique socio-historical context and subject these religious themes to philosophical inquiry.

Keywords: Philosophy of religion, open theism, religious language, problem of suffering, pluralism, determinism and free will.