PHIL 1105 Philosophy of Religion
Content will include both classic and contemporary philosophy of religion material including but not limited to: Proofs for the existence of divine beings or God; analysis of the types of proof including mystical experiences, faith, or rational acceptance for religious and spiritual belief; Eastern philosophy from the scriptures of Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism; Indigenous religious and mythic traditional understanding of human nature, society and cosmic structure. Course will also evaluate alternatives to religious or spiritual beliefs including criticisms of them from perspectives of secular humanism, atheism, agnosticism and contemporary issues associated with our beliefs in modern life.
Offered
Fall, Spring