This course approaches philosophy of religion as a practice of questioning. We examine how diverse traditions across the world have asked and answered fundamental questions about existence, the self, knowledge, power, and liberation. Instead of treating philosophy of religion as a "Western" discipline applied to religious traditions, we engage Buddhist, Islamic, Christian, indigenous, and other philosophical voices as equal participants in shared questions: Why is there something rather than nothing? What is the sacred? Is the self an illusion? Can we prove God exists? Whose religion counts? Can religion liberate? Students will develop skills in philosophical analysis, critical thinking, and argumentative writing while learning to examine the assumptions embedded in the questions themselves.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 20

Crosslisted Courses: PHIL 232

Prerequisites: None.

Distribution Requirements: REP - Religion, Ethics, and Moral Philosophy

Typical Periods Offered: Spring

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring