The Philosopher
Melville Y. Stewart
The face
The background
- Nationality:
- American
- Branchs:
- Philosophy of religion
- Period:
- Contemporary
The synopsis
Melville Y. Stewart (June 19, 1935 – June 19, 2020) was an American philosopher and Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Bethel University, Minnesota. His academic career focused significantly on the philosophy of religion, and he was involved in numerous collaborative projects and edited collections that explored the intersections of science, religion, and philosophy across different cultures. Stewart authored and co-edited several books, including 'The Greater-Good Defence, An Essay on the Rationality of Faith' and various anthologies and dialogues on religion and science published in multiple languages. His work aimed to foster understanding and dialogue between diverse philosophical and religious traditions, particularly between Eastern and Western perspectives.
The works
The Greater-Good Defence, An Essay on the Rationality of Faith
Problems in Christian Philosophy
Philosophy of Religion, An Anthology of Contemporary Views
East & West Religious Ethics and Other Essays
The Symposium of Chinese-American Philosophy and Religious Studies: Volume 1, East & West Philosophy of Religion
The Atonement
Lectures on European and American Philosophy and Religion
The Trinity: East/West Dialogue
A Dialogue Between Science and Religion
Interfaith Dialogue: East and West
Science and Religion in Dialogue
Dictionary of Western Philosophy, English/Pinyin/Chinese