SKEPTICISM, AGNOSTICISM, ATHEISM, BELIEF

Undergraduate

This course is an historical examination of the meaning of existence for several theologians, religious thinkers, philosophers, and scientists, and the importance or irrelevance that religious faith and values hold in their systems of thought and various historical circumstances. The historical meanings of skepticism, agnosticism, atheism and belief are studied alongside various contemporary issues, such as the problems posed by science and technology. Writers with both philosophical and theological perspectives are considered. Cross-listed with Philosophy 2350. Three hours a week