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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21987
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center 201
2020 Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
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Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Writing in the Discipline
Natural theology is the project of arguing for the existence of God, and uncovering as much as possible about God’s nature, without relying on any putative supernatural revelation – instead relying on natural reason alone. In this course we will take a deep dive into the natural theology of St. Thomas Aquinas, by engaging in a close reading of Book 1 of his Summa contra Gentiles. We will also briefly explore work from contemporary analytic philosophers on the fine-tuning argument, reformed epistemology, the problem of evil, and Pascal’s Wager. The mode of instruction will alternate between seminar-style discussion (on Tuesdays) and Socratic lecture (on Thursdays). Prerequisite: PHIL 365.
4 Credits