ABSTRACT
In some of his writings on religious diversity, Philip Quinn invited the development of ‘thinner theologies’.1 The programme thus enunciated was never carried out, or even fully articulated, by Quinn himself, but it stands as an important proposal from a deeply respected philosopher. This chapter offers an evaluation of this proposal, and also considers the implications of such theologies for the cause of religious tolerance. Finally, we consider briefly some alternative possibilities for the promotion of tolerance which are suggested by Quinn’s work.
