Zoroastrianism and Contemporary Philosophy

Zoroastrianism is a religion with a long history, but it has been comparatively neglected by contemporary philosophers. This Element aims to bring aspects of its long intellectual history into conversation with contemporary Anglo-American philosophy. Section 1 provides an introduction to Zoroastrianism and its history, some of the important texts, and some contemporary philosophy engaged with Zoroastrian themes. Section 2 discusses distinctive contributions Zoroastrian thought can make to the problems of evil and suffering. And Section 3 discusses a 'quasi-universalist' approach to puzzles about heaven and salvation, inspired by Zoroastrian theological texts. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Author: Daniel Nolan
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/07/2025
Series: Elements in Global Philosophy of Religion
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d
ISBN: 9781009555715