Description The goal of this course is to introduce students to
profoundly influential works of poetry, drama, philosophy, religion, and
literature. Our focus will be more
philosophical than historical. Students
will gain familiarly with exemplary texts that challenge them to evaluate some
of their most fundamental beliefs. Along
the way, we will explore numerous philosophical questions, including the
following: Is any conceivable form of
immortality desirable? Can morality be
grounded in religion? Is evil compatible
with the existence of God? Do we have
reason to act morally? Do we have any
reason to obey the law? What makes
something worthy of worship? Is it
rational to fear death? Is death bad for
the one who dies? Can we make sense of
the very idea of re-incarnation? Assignments |