PHIL 742

Philosophy of Religion 1

Please note: this is archived course information from 2015 for PHIL 742.

Description

There will be two main topics for this course: (1) an examination of David Hume's critique of "anthropomorphite" theology in his Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion and its contemporary relevance, and (2) exploration of concepts of God as found in key thinkers in the American pragmatist tradition – John Dewey, Charles S. Peirce and William James. 

Availability 2015

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Professor John Bishop

Reading/Texts

Students should have access to a copy of Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion (Buffalo, NY: Prometheus Books, 1989). Other readings will be recommended by the Course Director.

Points

PHIL 742: 15 points