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Category Archives: Philosophy of Religion
Both sides of the debate…
Irrational ideas. Intelligent design. Philosophy of religion. Philosophy of science. (cartoon)
Intelligent Design – the Myth of Irreducible Complexity
How irreducible complexity, a stalwart of the Intelligent Design movement is NOT supported by the bacterial flagellum. Philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, hypothesis. Mark Perakh discusses how Intelligent Design proponents created the myth that bacterial flagella look like man-made … Continue reading
Philosophy of Religion booklet
All the arguments for and against the existence of god – from the excellent site www.philosophyofreligion.info thanks Tim! Philosophy of religion. Philosophy of religion Booklet
Zen in the modern age
Scanned article about a woman’s simple life and the choices she makes. Good for stoicism, hedonism, epicurus, epicurianism, fatalism, religion perhaps…?
God and Free Will
A discussion of one of the central problems in philosophy of religion – if God is all knowing, how can I have free will? God and Free Will (wmv)
Religion and Ethics
Series by Lawrence M Hinman Religion and Ethics (ppt)
Philosophy of Religion – Unit Exam
Paper used to assess the three PAR criteria at the completion of a Philosophy of Religion unit. Answers attached at end. Item 8 – Unit Exam (Uploaded by Paul Stronach.)
Philosophy of Religion Essay Assignment
This piece passed through Panel unscathed, so presumably safe to use. Requires students to explain and critique one of the established philosophical arguments for or against the existence of God. Item 7 – Research Essay (Uploaded by Paul Stronach.) … Continue reading
Philosophy of Religion – Teleological Argument
A brief explanation of the teleological argument. The text references made in the presentation refer to Horner & Westacott ‘Thinking Through Philosophy’ (2001, Cambridge). Teleological Argument explanation (ppt)
Philosophy of Religion – Cosmological Argument
A brief explanation of the cosmological argument. Cosmological Argument explanation (ppt) (Uploaded by Paul Stronach.)
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Philosophy of Religion – Richard Dawkins’ rejection of the argument from design
This is a brief summary of Dawkins’ argument as presented his book, ‘The God Delusion’ (2006). The passage was scripted as a model answer to the final question posed in my ‘Teleological Argument’ powerpoint (obtainable from the Powerpoint folder). Objections … Continue reading
Philosophy of Religion – Problem of Suffering
Worksheet which requires students to complete reading on topic from the Horner & Westacott ‘Thinking Through Philosophy’ (2001) text with answers attached. The Problem of Suffering worksheet
Blasphemy and Public Policy
Lord Ram and the Hindu religious beliefs that are tested by recent scientific discoveries. Scanned newspaper article. Check the public outrage. Good for philosophy of religion and social philosophy.
Philosophy of Religion
An excellent site for Philosophy of Religion – Source of booklet. Thanks, Tim. http://www.philosophyofreligion.info/
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Philosophy of Mind website
Outstanding introduction to Philosophy of Mind. See also http://www.philosophyofreligion.info. http://www.philosophyofmind.info/
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Science and Truth
More gems from New Scientist. Philosophy of science. Ontology. The truth is out there New Scientist vol 165 issue 2226 – 19 February 2000 Instruments such as microscopes or telescopes can reveal the physical world to us, showing a cell’s walls or … Continue reading
Free Will and the Mob
How much of what we do is free will and how much is because of the ‘mob’ we find ourselves in? New Scientist. Political philosophy, philosophy of mind, social philosophy. Free Will and the Mob They made me do it … Continue reading
Pope and Darwin
Scanned article about religion and science and how they interact. Some intelligent design comments. Based around statements by Pope Benedict.
Catholic church and abortion/euthanasia/gay marriage
Several articles in one discussing religious views on abortion, gay marriage, etc. Religion, ethics, society.
Honour Killings in India
Will make for interesting discussion. Scanned newspaper article. Ethics, religion and society.