"Coherence of Theism" invites the reader to embark on a profound and inspiring journey through the intellectual landscape sculpted by Alvin Plantinga, one of contemporary philosophy's most distinguished figures. This work critically and meticulously explores Plantinga's robust defense of Christian theism, addressing the challenges posed by modern historical criticism, postmodern skepticism, and religious pluralism. Plantinga presents a compelling case for the rationality and reasonableness of Christian belief, engaging critically with these challenges and offering insights into their implications for the broader discourse on faith, reason, and the possibility of a coherent theism.

Contents

Foreword
General Introduction

Chapter 1: The Early (Apologetic) Religious Epistemology of Alvin Plantinga

1. Introduction

1.1. The Backdrop of Plantinga’s Religious Epistemology
1.2. Early Religious Epistemology of Plantinga
1.3. Critical Appraisal of Plantinga’s Early Religious Epistemology
1.4. Conclusion

Chapter 2: The Current (Warrant) Religious Epistemology of Alvin Plantinga

2. Introduction

2.1. Epistemic Shift in Plantinga’s Religious Epistemology
2.2. Epistemological Background of Plantinga’s Theory of Warrant
2.3. Plantinga’s Critique of Contemporary Epistemology
2.4. Plantinga’s Warrant Theory of Knowledge
2.5. Critical Appraisal of Plantinga’s Warrant Theory of Knowledge
2.6. Conclusion

Chapter 3: Epistemic Warrant and Christian Theism

3. Introduction

3.1. Cognitive Contents of Christian Belief and Objections
3.2. Plantinga’s New Epistemological Thesis: ‘Warranted Christian Belief’
3.3. Warranted Christian Beliefs and Defeaters
3.4. Conclusion

Chapter 4: Critical Appraisal of Plantinga’s Defense of Christian Theism

4. Introduction

4.1. Theological Objections
4.2. Epistemological Objections
4.3. Phenomenological Objections
4.4. Twin Defeaters to Plantinga’s Warranted Christian Theism
4.5. Conclusion

General Conclusion
Selected Bibliography

Chacko Nadakkeveliyil holds Masters degree in Philosophy and Psychology and a Licentiate and Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Innsbruck, Austria. At present he is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Philosophy at the Pontifical Athenaeum, JD, Pune.