SettingsPhilosophers of religion
A. H. Almaas
Ali Hameed Almaas (A.H. Almaas) is the pen name of A. Hameed Ali, an author and spiritual teacher who writes about and teaches a mystical approach informed by modern psychology and therapy...
Ali Hameed Almaas (A.H. Almaas) is the pen name of A. Hameed Ali, an author and spiritual teacher who writes about and teaches a mystical approach informed by modern psychology and therapy...
A.P. Martinich
A. P. Martinich is an analytic philosopher at the University of Texas at Austin.
A. P. Martinich is an analytic philosopher at the University of Texas at Austin.
Abraham Joshua Heschel
Abraham Joshua Heschel (January 11, 1907 – December 23, 1972) was a Polish-born American rabbi and one of the leading Jewish theologians and Jewish philosophers of the 20th century.
Abraham Joshua Heschel (January 11, 1907 – December 23, 1972) was a Polish-born American rabbi and one of the leading Jewish theologians and Jewish philosophers of the 20th century.
Abu al-Hassan al-Amiri
Abu al-Hassan Muhammad ibn Yusuf al-Amiri was a Muslim theologian and philosopher of Persian origin, who attempted to reconcile philosophy with religion, and Sufism with conventional Islam.
Abu al-Hassan Muhammad ibn Yusuf al-Amiri was a Muslim theologian and philosopher of Persian origin, who attempted to reconcile philosophy with religion, and Sufism with conventional Islam.
Alexandre Christoyannopoulos
Alexandre J.M.E. Christoyannopoulos is a French–Greek author, politics lecturer and Christian pacifist.
Alexandre J.M.E. Christoyannopoulos is a French–Greek author, politics lecturer and Christian pacifist.
Alice von Hildebrand
Alice von Hildebrand is a Catholic philosopher and theologian and a former professor.
Alice von Hildebrand is a Catholic philosopher and theologian and a former professor.
Alvin Plantinga
Alvin Carl Plantinga (born November 15, 1932) is an American analytic philosopher, the emeritus John A. O'Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame and currently the inaugura...
Alvin Carl Plantinga (born November 15, 1932) is an American analytic philosopher, the emeritus John A. O'Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame and currently the inaugura...
Anthony Kenny
Sir Anthony John Patrick Kenny MAFBA is an English philosopher whose interests lie in the philosophy of mind, ancient and scholastic philosophy, the philosophy of Wittgenstein and the philosoph...
Sir Anthony John Patrick Kenny MAFBA is an English philosopher whose interests lie in the philosophy of mind, ancient and scholastic philosophy, the philosophy of Wittgenstein and the philosoph...
Anthony Thiselton
Anthony Charles Thiselton (born July 13, 1937) has written a number of books and papers on Christian theology and the philosophy of religion.
Anthony Charles Thiselton (born July 13, 1937) has written a number of books and papers on Christian theology and the philosophy of religion.
Augusto Del Noce
Augusto Del Noce was an Italian philosopher and political thinker.
Augusto Del Noce was an Italian philosopher and political thinker.
Brian Davies (philosopher)
Brian Evan Anthony Davies OP (b.
Brian Evan Anthony Davies OP (b.
Brian Leftow
Brian Leftow is the Nolloth Professor of the Philosophy of the Christian Religion at Oriel College, Oxford, succeeding Richard Swinburne, who retired in 2002.
Brian Leftow is the Nolloth Professor of the Philosophy of the Christian Religion at Oriel College, Oxford, succeeding Richard Swinburne, who retired in 2002.
C. Stephen Evans
C. Stephen Evans (b. Atlanta, Georgia) is an American historian and philosopher, he is one of the United States' leading experts on Søren Kierkegaard having published six books on Kierkegaard ov...
C. Stephen Evans (b. Atlanta, Georgia) is an American historian and philosopher, he is one of the United States' leading experts on Søren Kierkegaard having published six books on Kierkegaard ov...
Charles Bell
Sir Charles Bell was a Scottish surgeon, anatomist, neurologist and philosophical theologian.
Sir Charles Bell was a Scottish surgeon, anatomist, neurologist and philosophical theologian.
Charles Hartshorne
Charles Hartshorne (June 5, 1897 – October 9, 2000) was a prominent American philosopher who concentrated primarily on the philosophy of religion and metaphysics.
Charles Hartshorne (June 5, 1897 – October 9, 2000) was a prominent American philosopher who concentrated primarily on the philosophy of religion and metaphysics.
Claude Nowell
Claude Rex Nowell, also known as Corky King, Corky Ra, and Summum Bonum Amon Ra (November 2, 1944 – January 29, 2008), was the founder of Summum, a 501(c)(3), philosophic...
Claude Rex Nowell, also known as Corky King, Corky Ra, and Summum Bonum Amon Ra (November 2, 1944 – January 29, 2008), was the founder of Summum, a 501(c)(3), philosophic...
Daniel Dennett
Daniel Clement Dennett is an American philosopher, writer and cognitive scientist whose research centers on the philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and philosophy of biology, particularly ...
Daniel Clement Dennett is an American philosopher, writer and cognitive scientist whose research centers on the philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and philosophy of biology, particularly ...
David L. Paulsen
David Lamont Paulsen (born 1936) is a professor of philosophy at Brigham Young University (BYU).
David Lamont Paulsen (born 1936) is a professor of philosophy at Brigham Young University (BYU).
Dean Zimmerman
Dean Zimmerman is a professor of philosophy at Rutgers University.
Dean Zimmerman is a professor of philosophy at Rutgers University.
Dietrich von Hildebrand
Dietrich von Hildebrand (October 12, 1889 – January 26, 1977) was a German Catholic philosopher and theologian who was called (informally) by Pope Pius XII "the 20th Century Doctor of the ...
Dietrich von Hildebrand (October 12, 1889 – January 26, 1977) was a German Catholic philosopher and theologian who was called (informally) by Pope Pius XII "the 20th Century Doctor of the ...
Dorothy Emmet
Dorothy Mary Emmet (29 September 1904 – 20 September 2000) was a British philosopher and head of Manchester University's philosophy department for over twenty years.
Dorothy Mary Emmet (29 September 1904 – 20 September 2000) was a British philosopher and head of Manchester University's philosophy department for over twenty years.
Elizabeth Burns
Elizabeth Burns was Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Heythrop College, University of London from 2003–2008 and lectures in Philosophy of Religion.
Elizabeth Burns was Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Heythrop College, University of London from 2003–2008 and lectures in Philosophy of Religion.
Fethullah Gülen
Muhammed Fethullah Gülen is a Turkish preacher, author, educator, and Muslim scholar living in self-imposed exile in Pennsylvania (USA).
Muhammed Fethullah Gülen is a Turkish preacher, author, educator, and Muslim scholar living in self-imposed exile in Pennsylvania (USA).
Francis Schaeffer
Francis August Schaeffer (30 January 1912 – 15 May 1984) was an American Evangelical Christian theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor.
Francis August Schaeffer (30 January 1912 – 15 May 1984) was an American Evangelical Christian theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor.
Franklin I. Gamwell
Franklin I. Gamwell is a scholar of the philosophy of religion, Christian theology, and philosophical ethics.
Franklin I. Gamwell is a scholar of the philosophy of religion, Christian theology, and philosophical ethics.
Françoise Meltzer
Françoise Meltzer is a professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Chicago Divinity School.
Françoise Meltzer is a professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Chicago Divinity School.
Frederick Ferré
Frederick Ferré is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at The University of Georgia.
Frederick Ferré is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at The University of Georgia.
Gary Habermas
Gary Robert Habermas (born 1950) is an American evangelical Christian apologist, historian, and philosopher of religion.
Gary Robert Habermas (born 1950) is an American evangelical Christian apologist, historian, and philosopher of religion.
George F. McLean
George Francis McLean is a Professor Emeritus at the School of Philosophy of The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., and Director of the Centre for the Study of Culture and Values.
George Francis McLean is a Professor Emeritus at the School of Philosophy of The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., and Director of the Centre for the Study of Culture and Values.
Georges Tamer
Georges Nicolas Tamer is professor of Arabic and Islamic studies and the holder of the M.S. Sofia Chair in Arabic Studies at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Georges Nicolas Tamer is professor of Arabic and Islamic studies and the holder of the M.S. Sofia Chair in Arabic Studies at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Gustav Glogau
Gustav Glogau (June 6, 1844, Laukischken (Kreis Labiau, Ostpreußen) - March 22, 1895, Laurion (Greece)) is a German philosopher of religion.
Gustav Glogau (June 6, 1844, Laukischken (Kreis Labiau, Ostpreußen) - March 22, 1895, Laurion (Greece)) is a German philosopher of religion.
Hajime Nakamura
Hajime Nakamura was a Japanese academic of Vedic, Hindu and Buddhist scriptures.
Hajime Nakamura was a Japanese academic of Vedic, Hindu and Buddhist scriptures.
Hans Rookmaaker
Henderik Roelof "Hans" Rookmaaker was a Dutch Christian scholar, professor, and author who wrote and lectured on art theory, art history, music, philosophy, and religion.
Henderik Roelof "Hans" Rookmaaker was a Dutch Christian scholar, professor, and author who wrote and lectured on art theory, art history, music, philosophy, and religion.
Herbert McCabe
Herbert McCabe was an Irish/English Dominican priest, theologian and philosopher, who was born in Middlesbrough in the North Riding of Yorkshire.
Herbert McCabe was an Irish/English Dominican priest, theologian and philosopher, who was born in Middlesbrough in the North Riding of Yorkshire.
Ingolf U. Dalferth
Ingolf U. Dalferth is a German philosopher of religion and theologian.
Ingolf U. Dalferth is a German philosopher of religion and theologian.
Ivan Esaulov
Prof. Dr. Ivan A. Esaulov is the author of numerous articles and five monographs, of which the most recent are Paschalost’ russokoj slovesnosti (Paschalost’ of Russian Literature) (2004), Katego...
Prof. Dr. Ivan A. Esaulov is the author of numerous articles and five monographs, of which the most recent are Paschalost’ russokoj slovesnosti (Paschalost’ of Russian Literature) (2004), Katego...
J. J. C. Smart
John Jamieson Carswell "Jack" Smart AC (born 16 September 1920) is an Australian philosopher and academic who is currently Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Monash University, Australia.
John Jamieson Carswell "Jack" Smart AC (born 16 September 1920) is an Australian philosopher and academic who is currently Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Monash University, Australia.
Jeffrey W. Robbins
Jeffrey W. Robbins (born 1972) is an American Continental philosopher of Religion.
Jeffrey W. Robbins (born 1972) is an American Continental philosopher of Religion.
John Caird (theologian)
John Caird FRSE (December 15, 1820 – July 30, 1898) was a theologian, born at Greenock and educated at Greenock Academy and Glasgow University (MA 1845).
John Caird FRSE (December 15, 1820 – July 30, 1898) was a theologian, born at Greenock and educated at Greenock Academy and Glasgow University (MA 1845).
John E. Hare
John Edmund Hare (born 26 July 1949) is a British classicist, philosopher, ethicist, and currently Noah Porter Professor of Philosophical Theology at Yale Divinity School.
John Edmund Hare (born 26 July 1949) is a British classicist, philosopher, ethicist, and currently Noah Porter Professor of Philosophical Theology at Yale Divinity School.
John Macquarrie
John Macquarrie FBA TD was a Scottish theologian and philosopher, the author of Principles of Christian Theology and Jesus Christ in Modern Thought.
John Macquarrie FBA TD was a Scottish theologian and philosopher, the author of Principles of Christian Theology and Jesus Christ in Modern Thought.
John McIntyre (theologian)
John McIntyre CVO (20 May 1916-15 December 2005) was a Scottish minister and theologian.
John McIntyre CVO (20 May 1916-15 December 2005) was a Scottish minister and theologian.
Jonathan Kvanvig
Jonathan Kvanvig is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University.
Jonathan Kvanvig is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University.
Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Joseph Ber (Yosef Dov, Yoshe Ber) Soloveitchik (יוסף דב הלוי סולובייצ'יק (1903–1993) was an American Orthodox rabbi, Talmudist and modern Jewish philosopher.
Joseph Ber (Yosef Dov, Yoshe Ber) Soloveitchik (יוסף דב הלוי סולובייצ'יק (1903–1993) was an American Orthodox rabbi, Talmudist and modern Jewish philosopher.
Joseph Runzo
Joseph Runzo is an American professor publishing mainly in the area of a global philosophy of religion.
Joseph Runzo is an American professor publishing mainly in the area of a global philosophy of religion.
Keiji Nishitani
Keiji Nishitani was a Japanese philosopher of the Kyoto School and a disciple of Kitaro Nishida.
Keiji Nishitani was a Japanese philosopher of the Kyoto School and a disciple of Kitaro Nishida.
Keith Ward
Keith Ward (born 22 August 1938) is a British cleric, philosopher, theologian and scholar.
Keith Ward (born 22 August 1938) is a British cleric, philosopher, theologian and scholar.
Keith Yandell
Keith Yandell is a philosopher of religion and professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Keith Yandell is a philosopher of religion and professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Klaus Klostermaier
Klaus K. Klostermaier (born 1933 in Munich, Germany) is a researcher on Hinduism and Indian history and culture.
Klaus K. Klostermaier (born 1933 in Munich, Germany) is a researcher on Hinduism and Indian history and culture.
Kuruvilla Pandikattu
Rev Kuruvilla Pandikattu S.J. is an Indian Jesuit Priest and Associate Professor of Philosophy and Science-Religion Dialog, Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth: Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, Ma...
Rev Kuruvilla Pandikattu S.J. is an Indian Jesuit Priest and Associate Professor of Philosophy and Science-Religion Dialog, Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth: Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, Ma...
Melville Y. Stewart
Melville Y. Stewart (born 1935) is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, Bethel University, (Saint Paul, Minnesota).
Melville Y. Stewart (born 1935) is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, Bethel University, (Saint Paul, Minnesota).
Michael Martin (philosopher)
Michael L. Martin (born February 3, 1932) is an American philosopher and professor emeritus at Boston University.
Michael L. Martin (born February 3, 1932) is an American philosopher and professor emeritus at Boston University.
Michael Zank
Michael Zank is an author who was born in Germany.
Michael Zank is an author who was born in Germany.
Mircea Eliade
Mircea Eliade was a Romanian historian of religion, fiction writer, philosopher, and professor at the University of Chicago.
Mircea Eliade was a Romanian historian of religion, fiction writer, philosopher, and professor at the University of Chicago.
Nancy Pearcey
Nancy Randolph Pearcey is an American evangelical author on the Christian worldview.
Nancy Randolph Pearcey is an American evangelical author on the Christian worldview.
Norman Geisler
Norman L. Geisler is a Christian apologist and the co-founder of Southern Evangelical Seminary outside Charlotte, North Carolina, where he formerly taught.
Norman L. Geisler is a Christian apologist and the co-founder of Southern Evangelical Seminary outside Charlotte, North Carolina, where he formerly taught.
Norman Kretzmann
Norman J. Kretzmann (4 November 1928 — 1 August 1998) was a Professor of Philosophy at Cornell University who specialised in the history of medieval philosophy and the philosophy of religion.
Norman J. Kretzmann (4 November 1928 — 1 August 1998) was a Professor of Philosophy at Cornell University who specialised in the history of medieval philosophy and the philosophy of religion.
Pamela Sue Anderson
Pamela Sue Anderson is a philosopher who specialises in philosophy of religion, feminist philosophy and continental philosophy.
Pamela Sue Anderson is a philosopher who specialises in philosophy of religion, feminist philosophy and continental philosophy.
Paul Copan
Paul Copan is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author.
Paul Copan is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author.
Paul Draper (philosopher)
Paul Draper is a philosopher, and currently a professor at Purdue University.
Paul Draper is a philosopher, and currently a professor at Purdue University.
Paul Moser
Paul K. Moser is an American analytic philosopher who writes on epistemology and the philosophy of religion.
Paul K. Moser is an American analytic philosopher who writes on epistemology and the philosophy of religion.
Peter van Inwagen
Peter van Inwagen (born September 21, 1942, United States) is an American analytic philosopher and the John Cardinal O'Hara Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame.
Peter van Inwagen (born September 21, 1942, United States) is an American analytic philosopher and the John Cardinal O'Hara Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame.
Phillip H. Wiebe
Phillip H. Wiebe (1945-) is the former Chair of the Department of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy and former Dean of Arts and Religious Studies at Trinity Western University and its School o...
Phillip H. Wiebe (1945-) is the former Chair of the Department of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy and former Dean of Arts and Religious Studies at Trinity Western University and its School o...
Ramendra Nath
Professor Ramendra Nath (born Hazaribag, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), May 30, 1957) is an Indian philosopher.
Professor Ramendra Nath (born Hazaribag, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), May 30, 1957) is an Indian philosopher.
Robert Cummings Neville
Robert Cummings Neville (born May 1, 1939) is an American systematic philosopher and theologian, author of numerous books, and for much of his career was Dean of Boston University School of Theology.
Robert Cummings Neville (born May 1, 1939) is an American systematic philosopher and theologian, author of numerous books, and for much of his career was Dean of Boston University School of Theology.
Robert K.C. Forman
Robert K.C. Forman has worked as professor of religion at Hunter's College, C.U.N.Y. His books include The Problems of Pure Consciousness and The Innate Capacity.
Robert K.C. Forman has worked as professor of religion at Hunter's College, C.U.N.Y. His books include The Problems of Pure Consciousness and The Innate Capacity.
Robert Merrihew Adams
Robert Merrihew Adams (Bob Adams) (born September 8, 1937) is an American analytic philosopher of metaphysics, religion and morality.
Robert Merrihew Adams (Bob Adams) (born September 8, 1937) is an American analytic philosopher of metaphysics, religion and morality.
Rudolf Otto
Rudolf Otto was an eminent German Lutheran theologian and scholar of comparative religion.
Rudolf Otto was an eminent German Lutheran theologian and scholar of comparative religion.
Seiichi Hatano
Seiichi Hatano was a Japanese philosopher, best known for his work in the philosophy of religion dealing mostly with eastern religion but also western philosophical thoughts in theological aspe...
Seiichi Hatano was a Japanese philosopher, best known for his work in the philosophy of religion dealing mostly with eastern religion but also western philosophical thoughts in theological aspe...
Simon Critchley
Simon Critchley (born 27 February 1960 in Hertfordshire) is an English philosopher currently teaching at The New School.
Simon Critchley (born 27 February 1960 in Hertfordshire) is an English philosopher currently teaching at The New School.
Steven Schwarzschild
Steven S. Schwarzschild (1924–1989) was a rabbi, philosopher, theologian, and editor.
Steven S. Schwarzschild (1924–1989) was a rabbi, philosopher, theologian, and editor.
Theodore Drange
Theodore "Ted" Michael Drange (born 1934) is a philosopher of religion and Professor Emeritus at West Virginia University, where he taught philosophy from 1966 to 2001.
Theodore "Ted" Michael Drange (born 1934) is a philosopher of religion and Professor Emeritus at West Virginia University, where he taught philosophy from 1966 to 2001.
Thomas Davidson (philosopher)
Thomas Davidson (25 October 1840, Old Deer – 14 September 1900, Montreal) was a Scottish-American philosopher and lecturer.
Thomas Davidson (25 October 1840, Old Deer – 14 September 1900, Montreal) was a Scottish-American philosopher and lecturer.
Trenton Merricks
Trenton Merricks is a philosopher at the University of Virginia.
Trenton Merricks is a philosopher at the University of Virginia.
Vernon White (theologian)
Vernon Philip White (1953–) is a British Anglican priest and theological scholar.
Vernon Philip White (1953–) is a British Anglican priest and theological scholar.
Vincent Brümmer
Vincent Brümmer (b. 1932) is a Christian theologian, born in South Africa and worked for most of his career in the Netherlands.
Vincent Brümmer (b. 1932) is a Christian theologian, born in South Africa and worked for most of his career in the Netherlands.
Vincent Miceli
Vincent P. Miceli S.J. (1915 - June 2, 1991) was a Catholic priest, theologian, and philosopher.
Vincent P. Miceli S.J. (1915 - June 2, 1991) was a Catholic priest, theologian, and philosopher.
William Alston
William Payne Alston was an American philosopher.
William Payne Alston was an American philosopher.
William F. Vallicella
William F. Vallicella is an American philosopher.
William F. Vallicella is an American philosopher.
William Hatcher Davis
William Hatcher Davis is Professor of Philosophy at Auburn University.
William Hatcher Davis is Professor of Philosophy at Auburn University.
William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig is an American analytic philosopher, philosophical theologian, and Christian apologist.
William Lane Craig is an American analytic philosopher, philosophical theologian, and Christian apologist.
William Paley
William Paley (July 1743 – 25 May 1805) was a British Christian apologist, philosopher, and utilitarian.
William Paley (July 1743 – 25 May 1805) was a British Christian apologist, philosopher, and utilitarian.
William S. Hatcher
William S. Hatcher (1935-2005) was a mathematician, philosopher, educator and a member of the Bahá'í Faith.
William S. Hatcher (1935-2005) was a mathematician, philosopher, educator and a member of the Bahá'í Faith.
William Wollaston
William Wollaston was an English philosophical writer.
William Wollaston was an English philosophical writer.
Wolfgang Smith
Wolfgang Smith is a mathematician, physicist, philosopher of science, metaphysician, Roman Catholic and member of the Traditionalist School.
Wolfgang Smith is a mathematician, physicist, philosopher of science, metaphysician, Roman Catholic and member of the Traditionalist School.