Course Description

Course Name

Philosophy Of Religion

Session: VGSS3122

Hours & Credits

20 SCQF Credits

Prerequisites & Language Level

Taught In English

  • There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

Overview

This course examines key topics in the philosophy of religion. Through lectures, seminars and discussion, students will gain a deeper understanding of the philosophical arguments underlying some of the world's most ancient systems of religious belief and practice: both Western and Eastern.

 
Students should be able to expound and critically assess in writing theories concerning topics including the following
  • The basic categories and types of mental phenomena;
  • The relation of mental phenomena to the physical world, including substance dualism, behaviourism, central state materialism and functionalism;
  • Phenomenal content and subjectivity;
  • The problem of representation or 'aboutness';
  • The status of psychological explanation.

*Course content subject to change