Have you ever asked yourself, What is the meaning of life? Where did the universe come from? Why does evil exist in the world? If so, Philosophy might be the subject for you.
Some people seek answers to these ultimate questions in religious texts. Others use the scientific method. Many explore these issues through imaginative speculation or quiet meditation.
As philosophers, we examine all these approaches, explore their insights, and challenge their assumptions. By pulling the threads together, we develop our own answers through dialogue, rational thinking, and reasoned argument.
Class structure
Weeks 1 - 7
2x hours of lecture/discussion
1x hour of guided study
Weeks 8 - 10
Independent assignment work
Assessment
90827 - Analyze the key beliefs of a religious tradition and a secular world view in relation to ultimate questions - Level 3 - 6 credits