PHIL403 Science vs Religion? The Enlightenment and Beyond
| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
| Offering | Not offered in 2008 | ||||||||
| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | ||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | ||||||||
| 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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| 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 | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |