Assignment Papers-Explain the distinctions between philosophy of religion and sociology, history, theology, and religious philosophy.
Read Chapter 1 of Philosophy of Religion: Thinking about Faith, “What is Philosophy of Religion?” As you read, make sure you understand the following points and questions:
Explain the arguments for and problems with fideism.
What 2 factors do Evans and Manis raise in answering the fideist claim that critical reflection about religious beliefs is arrogant and presumptuous?
According to Evans and Manis, is it possible to be completely neutral, and is it valid?
· How is critical dialogue a balance between fideism and neutralism?
· What are some criteria for testing basic religious beliefs, suggested in Evans and Manis’ concept of critical dialogue?
