D. Z. Phillips (1934-2006) was one of the most influential, ingenious, and perhaps controversial thinkers in the Anglo-American philosophy of religion. In particular, he is widely regarded as a leading proponent of a Wittgensteinian approach to the philosophy of religion. While almost every book on religious language or Anglophone philosophy of religion deals with Phillips' thought or, at least, mentions his name, all too frequently his position has been grossly misunderstood and has often attracted unwarranted criticism from various sides. Seeking to offer a constructive presentation and critical discussion of Phillips' view of philosophy, religious language, religious truth, and God, Hyoseok Kim endeavors to resolve some misunderstandings, refute undue criticisms of Phillips' position, and make some suggestions concerning directions in which his view might and ought to be further developed.

Born 1976; 2004 BS (Electrical Engineering), Seoul National University; 2009 MDiv, Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary; 2011 MTS (Theology), Harvard Divinity School; 2020 PhD in Philosophy of Religion and Theology, Claremont Graduate University; currently Assistant Professor at the Center for Personality Plus, Hannam University.