HS468 Philosophy of Religion (Autumn 2017-18)

Instructor Name: P. R. Bhat/ Pravesh Jung

Course Type: Theory

Pre-requisites:None

Course Content: Theory of origin of religion, Arguments for and against the existence of God, Problem of Evil, Religious language, Aristotelian, Platonic views on God, modern religious philosophies of Nietzsche, Durkheim, Bacon. 

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Lectures: Lectures by Pravesh Jung are really engaging, and require attendance.

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Exams and Grading: 2 quizzes, midsem and endsem. Average difficulty.

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Follow-up Courses:Might get you interested in philosophy courses in the HS department, no direct follow up courses.

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Personal Comments:Pravesh Jung is a really good teacher and doing this course was a great experience.

Respondent: Viraj Karambelkar