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RS11 – Philosophy of Religion
Arguments for the Existence of God
- Cosmological arguments, including those presented by Aquinas and the Kalam tradition.
- Ontological arguments as presented by Anselm and Descartes.
- a posteriori and a priori reasoning; inductive and deductive arguments; proof and probability; the relationship between reason and faith.
The Problem of Evil
- Evil and its challenge to faith.
- Responses to the problem of evil.
- The Augustinian and Irenaean Theodicies (including Hick’s vale of soul making theodicy); process thought.
Nature of Religious Experience
- Mysticism: the nature of mystical experience; issues of authenticity and objectivity.
- Near-death experiences: the nature of near-death experiences, issues of authenticity and objectivity.
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These notes are aimed at A Level Religious Studies students for the module 'RS11: Philosophy of Religion'.
Originally written by BlondKelly18 on TSR Forums.
