PL 350 - Faith and Reason

(3.00 cr.)

Examines the perennial tension between reason and faith in the history of philosophy. Can the claims of faith be trusted? What is their value? And, what is the connection between these claims and the claims of scientific reason? Readings from Augustine, Saadia, Anselm, Maimonides, Aquinas, Calvin, Pascal, Kant, and Kierkegaard.

Prerequisite: PL 201 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
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