Module Details |
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| Title | METAPHYSICAL AND EPISTEMIC ISSUES IN PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION | ||
| Code | PHIL715 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr JA Jobling Philosophy J.Jobling@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2018-19 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To give the student a detailed grasp of the current state of discussion in the major arguments for the existence of God, and in problems concerning the concept of God, predominantly in the Western tradition. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Students will demonstrate an advanced awareness of various issues and controversies in the philosophy of religion. |
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Students will show the capacity to systematically analyze contemporary debates in the philosophy of religion. |
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Students will demonstrate the ability to advance arguments with appropriate rigour and to come to reasoned conclusions. |
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Students will show an ability to appreciate and evaluate different points of view on matters relevant to the philosophy of religion. |
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Syllabus |
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Indicative topics might include: The Logic of `God'' What is God? I: Perfection & Creation What is God? II: Omnipotence & Goodness What is God? III: Eternity & Omniscience Why Believe? I: Necessity & Morality Why Believe? II: Contingency & Order Faith, Experience, and Gambling The Problem of Evil I: Theodicy The Problem of Evil II: Defence Language, Truth, and Knowledge Divine Action: Miracles, Prayer, & Incarnation
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Seminar - 11 x 1 hour seminar per week. |
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Lecture - 11 x 1 hour lectures per week Lecture attendance is optional and dependent on previous experience. |
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Teaching Schedule |
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11 11 x 1 hour lectures per week |
11 11 x 1 hour seminar per week. |
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Lecture attendance is optional and dependent on previous experience.
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| Private Study | 128 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| Coursework | 3,000 words | Assessment 2: Assessment deadl | 100 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Essay Notes (applying to all assessments) - none |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
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