John Hick was a British philosopher of religion, known for his work on the problem of evil and religious pluralism. He argued that different religions can lead to the same ultimate reality, which he referred to as the Ultimate Reality. His ideas challenged traditional views of exclusivism in religion. Hick's influential book, God and the Universe of Faiths, proposed that all major world religions offer valid paths to understanding the divine. He emphasized the importance of experiencing faith through personal transformation and moral development, rather than strictly adhering to dogma. His contributions have significantly shaped contemporary discussions in theology and philosophy.