PHIL403 Science vs Religion? The Enlightenment and Beyond
| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
| Offering | Not offered in 2008 | ||||||||
| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | ||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | June | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp in Philosophy and candidature in a postgraduate award | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Restrictions | PHIL 203, 303; PHRS 203/403, 240/340 | ||||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||||
| Combined Units |
PHIL303 - Science vs Religion? The Enlightenment and Beyond |
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| Coordinator(s) | N/A | ||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit provides a critical exposition of the Enlightenment Project, especially as it applies to science and to religion. Among other topics, there will be an introduction to the thought of Hume and Kant, and an examination of some contemporary responses to these two key enlightenment thinkers, including a discussion of realism concerning science and concerning religion. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | ||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | ||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |