Ideal for anyone pondering these sorts of questions, this exceptional book is a complete, self-contained, and wide-ranging introduction to the philosophy of religion. It offers both an anthology and a commentary, providing 65 readings on a selection of the major issues that Western philosophers have encountered in thinking about religion. Part I looks at the relationship between philosophy and religion; Parts II-IV consider the existence and nature of God; Part V addresses the "problem of evil" that has puzzled thinkers for centuries; and Parts VI and VII are devoted to the relationship between morality and religion and to the question of life after death. Each section begins with a detailed introduction and concludes with questions for discussion and detailed guides to further reading.