Robert McKim

Robert McKim, born December 29, 1952, is an Irish philosopher of religion. He was born in Collooney, Co. Sligo, and received his secondary education at Wesley College in Dublin. During his student years, he worked in London during summer vacations. McKim earned degrees in philosophy from Trinity College Dublin and the University of Calgary, followed by a Ph.D. in religious studies and philosophy from Yale University. He currently holds the positions of Professor of Religion and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. McKim's scholarly contributions are primarily in the area of the philosophy of religion, with a particular focus on the implications of religious diversity. His book, *Religious Ambiguity and Religious Diversity* (2001), argues for a cautious and open stance on religious belief, acknowledging both ambiguity and diversity. In *On Religious Diversity* (2011), he addresses the complex issue of how different religious traditions and their adherents should perceive and interact with those outside their own faith, particularly concerning salvation.