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.
