RELG 015B. Philosophy of Religion

(Cross-listed as PHIL 016)
Searching for wisdom about the meaning of existence? Wondering about the nature of the good life? Curious as to whether there is a God? Think of “Philosophy of Religion” as your guide to the universe. Students write spiritual autobiographies as the course’s culminating exercise. Likely topics include proofs for the existence of God, the new atheism, the problem of evil, Indigenous spiritualities, queer religion, and Buddhist-Christian dialogue. Probable thinkers include Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Kant, Wittgenstein, Abe and Kimmerer.
Humanities.
1 credit.
Eligible for INTP
Spring 2025. Wallace.
Spring 2027. Wallace.
Catalog chapter: Religion
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/religion

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