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    Brian Davies (philosopher) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Brian Davies Brian Davies.jpg Born 1951 Alma mater University of Bristol (B.A.) King's College London (Ph.D.) Era 20th- / 21st-century philosophy Region Western philosophy School Thomism Institutions University of Oxford Fordham University Main interests Philosophy of Religion Thomism Theology Medieval Philosophy Influences[show] Father Brian Evan Anthony Davies, OP (born 1951) is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University (since 1995), and author of An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion, now in its third English edition, which has been translated into five languages. Contents [hide] 1 Education 2 Teaching 3 Publications 3.1 Writing 3.2 Editing 4 References Education[edit] Brian Davies studied Theology at the University of Bristol[1] (BA 1972) and undertook graduate studies at King's College London (M.Th, 1973; Tutorial Assistant, 1974–6; Ph.D, 1976).[2] Teaching[edit] He spent the period 1982–95 at the University of Oxford. Throughout those years he was Lecturer in Theology and Philosophy at Blackfriars, Oxford. Davies was also Tutor in Theology, St Benet's Hall and a member of the Faculty of Theology (1983–95); Regent of Studies of the English Dominican Province (1988–95); University Research Lecturer (1993–95); and member of the Sub-Faculty of Philosophy (1994–95).[2] In 1994 Davies was appointed Regent of Blackfriars and, as a Head of House, received the degree of Master of Arts by Special Decree by the University of Oxford. In 1995 he took up his current appointment at Fordham University.[1] He held Visiting Professorships at the Beda College, Rome (Spring 1987 and Spring 1988), Fordham University (July–August 1987, July–August 1988, and Fall 1994), and Candler School of Theology, Emory University (Spring 1993).[2] Publications[edit] Writing[edit] Some of Davies's publications include: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1982; revised edition, 1993; 3rd edition 2003; Korean translation, 1996; Romanian translation, 1996; Ukrainian translation, 1996; Hungarian translation, 1999; Polish translation 2006) -An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion is a Philosophical Book written by the philosopher Brian Davies (1951–present). The book covers the topics: Concepts of God, Philosophy and Religious Belief, Cosmological Arguments, Design Arguments, Ontological Arguments, Experience and God, Talking about God, Divine Simplicity, Omnipotence and Omniscience, God and Evil, Miracles, Morality and Religion and Life after Death. Miracles-The text covers the definition of miracles in reference to a number of different philosophers (David Hume, Richard Swinburne, and John Mackie). David Hume’s definition being ‘A miracle is a transgression of a law of nature by a particular violation of the deity, or by the interposition of some invisible agent.’ It then goes on to pose questions such as ‘Is it Reasonable to Believe in Miracles?’. It then focuses on Hume’s opinion on Miracles and the confusion on his beliefs whether miracles are possible or not. It then moves onto ‘What do Miracles prove?’ where it debates how miracles help to prove meaning for the existence in God, it discusses the ideas of who causes and in what conditions can miracles be caused. Thinking About God (Geoffrey Chapman: London, 1985) The Thought of Thomas Aquinas (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1992) Aquinas (Continuum: London and New York, 2002) Aquinas: An Introduction (Continuum: London and New York, 2003) The Reality of God and the Problem of Evil (Continuum: London and New York, 2006) "'Thomas Aquinas on God and Evil'" (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2011) He has also contributed: more than twenty chapters or articles to books more than seventy articles in scholarly journals including New Blackfriars, The Downside Review, The Clergy Review, Irish Theological Quarterly,

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    Brian Davies (philosopher) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Brian Davies Brian Davies.jpg Born 1951 Alma mater University of Bristol (B.A.) King's College London (Ph.D.) Era 20th- / 21st-century philosophy Region Western philosophy School Thomism Institutions University of Oxford Fordham University Main interests Philosophy of Religion Thomism Theology Medieval Philosophy Influences[show] Father Brian Evan Anthony Davies, OP (born 1951) is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University (since 1995), and author of An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion, now in its third English edition, which has been translated into five languages. Contents [hide] 1 Education 2 Teaching 3 Publications 3.1 Writing 3.2 Editing 4 References Education[edit] Brian Davies studied Theology at the University of Bristol[1] (BA 1972) and undertook graduate studies at King's College London (M.Th, 1973; Tutorial Assistant, 1974–6; Ph.D, 1976).[2] Teaching[edit] He spent the period 1982–95 at the University of Oxford. Throughout those years he was Lecturer in Theology and Philosophy at Blackfriars, Oxford. Davies was also Tutor in Theology, St Benet's Hall and a member of the Faculty of Theology (1983–95); Regent of Studies of the English Dominican Province (1988–95); University Research Lecturer (1993–95); and member of the Sub-Faculty of Philosophy (1994–95).[2] In 1994 Davies was appointed Regent of Blackfriars and, as a Head of House, received the degree of Master of Arts by Special Decree by the University of Oxford. In 1995 he took up his current appointment at Fordham University.[1] He held Visiting Professorships at the Beda College, Rome (Spring 1987 and Spring 1988), Fordham University (July–August 1987, July–August 1988, and Fall 1994), and Candler School of Theology, Emory University (Spring 1993).[2] Publications[edit] Writing[edit] Some of Davies's publications include: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1982; revised edition, 1993; 3rd edition 2003; Korean translation, 1996; Romanian translation, 1996; Ukrainian translation, 1996; Hungarian translation, 1999; Polish translation 2006) -An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion is a Philosophical Book written by the philosopher Brian Davies (1951–present). The book covers the topics: Concepts of God, Philosophy and Religious Belief, Cosmological Arguments, Design Arguments, Ontological Arguments, Experience and God, Talking about God, Divine Simplicity, Omnipotence and Omniscience, God and Evil, Miracles, Morality and Religion and Life after Death. Miracles-The text covers the definition of miracles in reference to a number of different philosophers (David Hume, Richard Swinburne, and John Mackie). David Hume’s definition being ‘A miracle is a transgression of a law of nature by a particular violation of the deity, or by the interposition of some invisible agent.’ It then goes on to pose questions such as ‘Is it Reasonable to Believe in Miracles?’. It then focuses on Hume’s opinion on Miracles and the confusion on his beliefs whether miracles are possible or not. It then moves onto ‘What do Miracles prove?’ where it debates how miracles help to prove meaning for the existence in God, it discusses the ideas of who causes and in what conditions can miracles be caused. Thinking About God (Geoffrey Chapman: London, 1985) The Thought of Thomas Aquinas (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1992) Aquinas (Continuum: London and New York, 2002) Aquinas: An Introduction (Continuum: London and New York, 2003) The Reality of God and the Problem of Evil (Continuum: London and New York, 2006) "'Thomas Aquinas on God and Evil'" (Oxford University Press: Oxford, 2011) He has also contributed: more than twenty chapters or articles to books more than seventy articles in scholarly journals including New Blackfriars, The Downside Review, The Clergy Review, Irish Theological Quarterly,

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    Brian Davies

    Born
    1951
    Almamater
    University of Bristol (B.A.)
    King's College London (Ph.D.)
    Era
    20th-/ 21st-century philosophy
    Region
    Western philosophy
    School
    Thomism
    Institutions
    University of Oxford
    Fordham University
    Main interests

    Philosophy of Religion Thomism Theology Medieval Philosophy


    Influences
    [show]

    Father Brian Evan Anthony Davies, OP (born 1951) is Distinguished


    Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University (since 1995), and author of An
    Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion, now in its third English edition,
    which has been translated into five languages.
    Contents [hide]
    1
    Education
    2
    Teaching
    3
    Publications
    3.1
    Writing
    3.2
    Editing
    4
    References

    Education[edit]

    Brian Davies studied Theology at the University of Bristol[1] (BA 1972) and
    undertook graduate studies at King's College London (M.Th, 1973; Tutorial
    Assistant, 19746; Ph.D, 1976).[2]

    Teaching[edit]

    He spent the period 198295 at the University of Oxford. Throughout those


    years he was Lecturer in Theology and Philosophy at Blackfriars, Oxford.
    Davies was also Tutor in Theology, St Benet's Hall and a member of the
    Faculty of Theology (198395); Regent of Studies of the English Dominican
    Province (198895); University Research Lecturer (199395); and member of
    the Sub-Faculty of Philosophy (199495).[2]
    In 1994 Davies was appointed Regent of Blackfriars and, as a Head of
    House, received the degree of Master of Arts by Special Decree by the
    University of Oxford. In 1995 he took up his current appointment at Fordham
    University.[1] He held Visiting Professorships at the Beda College, Rome
    (Spring 1987 and Spring 1988), Fordham University (JulyAugust 1987, July
    August 1988, and Fall 1994), and Candler School of Theology, Emory
    University (Spring 1993).[2]

    Publications[edit]
    Writing[edit]

    Some of Davies's publications include:


    An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Oxford University Press:
    Oxford, 1982; revised edition, 1993; 3rd edition 2003; Korean
    translation, 1996; Romanian translation, 1996; Ukrainian translation,

    1996; Hungarian translation, 1999; Polish translation 2006) -An


    Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion is a Philosophical Book
    written by the philosopher Brian Davies (1951present). The book
    covers the topics: Concepts of God, Philosophy and Religious Belief,
    Cosmological Arguments, Design Arguments, Ontological Arguments,
    Experience and God, Talking about God, Divine Simplicity,
    Omnipotence and Omniscience, God and Evil, Miracles, Morality and
    Religion and Life after Death. Miracles-The text covers the definition of
    miracles in reference to a number of different philosophers (David
    Hume, Richard Swinburne, and John Mackie). David Humes definition
    being A miracle is a transgression of a law of nature by a particular
    violation of the deity, or by the interposition of some invisible agent. It
    then goes on to pose questions such as Is it Reasonable to Believe in
    Miracles?. It then focuses on Humes opinion on Miracles and the
    confusion on his beliefs whether miracles are possible or not. It then
    moves onto What do Miracles prove? where it debates how miracles
    help to prove meaning for the existence in God, it discusses the ideas
    of who causes and in what conditions can miracles be caused.
    Thinking About God (Geoffrey Chapman: London, 1985)
    The Thought of Thomas Aquinas (Oxford University Press: Oxford,
    1992)
    Aquinas (Continuum: London and New York, 2002)
    Aquinas: An Introduction (Continuum: London and New York, 2003)
    The Reality of God and the Problem of Evil (Continuum: London and
    New York, 2006)
    "'Thomas Aquinas on God and Evil'" (Oxford University Press: Oxford,
    2011)
    He has also contributed:
    more than twenty chapters or articles to books
    more than seventy articles in scholarly journals including New
    Blackfriars, The Downside Review, The Clergy Review, Irish
    Theological Quarterly, The Monist, Philosophy, Theology, Cogito,
    International Philosophical Quarterly, Sophia, Revue Internationale de
    Philosophie, and Think
    book reviews in Anglican Theological Review, Faith and Philosophy,
    Journal of Theological Studies, The Philosophical Review, Theology
    Today, and The Thomist
    numerous contributions in The Times, The Tablet, and the Times
    Literary Supplement.

    Editing[edit]
    Davies has edited:

    Language, Meaning and God: Essays in honour of Herbert McCabe


    O.P. (Geoffrey Chapman: London, 1987)
    With G.R. Evans, Anselm of Canterbury: The Major Works (Oxford
    University Press: Oxford,1998)
    Philosophy of Religion: A Guide to the Subject (Geoffrey Chapman:
    London, 1998)
    Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology (Oxford University
    Press: Oxford, 2000)
    The De Malo of Thomas Aquinas (tr. Richard Regan; ed., Introduction,
    and Notes Brian Davies) (Oxford University Press: New York and
    Oxford, 2001)
    Thomas Aquinas: Contemporary Philosophical Perspectives (Oxford
    University Press: New York and Oxford, 2002)
    With Brian Leftow, The Cambridge Companion to Anselm (Cambridge
    University Press: Cambridge, 2004)
    Aquinas's Summa Theologiae: Critical Essays (Rowman and
    Littlefield: Lanham, Boulder, New York, Toronto, Oxford, 2005)
    With Brian Leftow, Aquinas: Summa Theologiae, Questions on God
    (Cambridge University Press: Cambridge 2006)
    With Eleonore Stump, The Oxford Handbook of Aquinas (Oxford
    University Press, 2012)
    Davies also edits the Outstanding Christian Thinkers series (Continuum:
    London and New York, 19892004), having overseen the publication of
    twenty-eight volumes, and of the Great Medieval Thinkers, published by
    Oxford University Press. He was Book Reviews Editor for New Blackfriars
    (197995) and a member of the editorial board for Religious Studies (2000
    6). He is now Associate European Editor (since 1992) for the International
    Philosophical Quarterly.
    As literary executor for the late Herbert McCabe (died 2001), Davies edited
    and published five volumes of work that McCabe left at the time of his death:
    God Still Matters (Continuum: London and New York, 2002); God, Christ and
    Us (Continuum: London and New York, 2003); The Good Life: Ethics and the
    Pursuit of Happiness (Continuum: London and New York, 2005); Faith Within
    Reason (Continuum: London and New York, 2007); and On Aquinas
    (Continuum: London and New York, 2008).

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