Why think, and what difference does it make to the shaping of living? Is there a common good, and if so what can we know about it? Are we free, determined, or something more complex? On what lines should society be politically organised? What is the logic of a good argument? Is it reasonable believe in the existence of God? What justification do claims to ‘religious experience’ have as public arguments for the existence of God? What can be reasonably claimed about the miraculous?
In addressing some of the most significant issues in the history of Western philosophy, students will be introduced to many of the most significant writings and thinkers within the study of the philosophical traditions.
Unit details
| College | Yarra Theological Union |
| Lecturer | Professor John McDowell |
| Level | Level 1; Level 8 |
| Study Mode | Face-to-face
Online – Synchronous Mondays 6pm-9pm |
| Unit Codes | AP1000Y – Blended AP8000Y – Blended |
For more information contact Academic Dean Rev Dr Ross Fishburn: dean@ytu.edu.au
Yarra Theological Union is an inclusive and welcoming community, Catholic by tradition and ecumenical in spirit. We are committed to being a community of scholarship, prayer and pastoral care. We offer theological education and ministerial formation, open to those who seek educational and personal transformation in changing contexts. Our mission is to equip people for various ministries in the churches: parishes, schools, hospitals, church agencies and in the world at large.
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