PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION BASED ON WITTGENSTEIN: D. Z. PHILLIPS Cover Image

FILOZOFIJA RELIGIJE NA TRAGU WITTGENSTEINA: D. Z. PHILLIPS
PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION BASED ON WITTGENSTEIN: D. Z. PHILLIPS

Author(s): Danijel Tolvajčić
Subject(s): Metaphysics, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Language
Published by: Logos – Centar za kulturu I edukaciju
Keywords: Wittgenstein; D.Z. Phillips; language games; grammar of religious belief; philosophy of religion;

Summary/Abstract: Wittgenstein was a major influence on the contemporary philosophy of religion. He offered new and original insights into the nature of religious belief and religious language. This led to the rise of Wittgensteinian approach to the philosophy of religion. This article is a critical examination of the D. Z. Phillips’ thought who is considered to be a leading representative of Wittgensteinian philosophy of religion.

  • Issue Year: 2/2014
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 59-82
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Croatian