Philosophy of religion
Proposed to be offered next in 1996
Edward Khamara
8 points * 3 hours per week * Clayton * Prerequisite: A first-year sequence in philosophy, preferably with `God, freedom and evil' as a component
The subject will concentrate on two main areas in the philosophy of religion. (1) Topics relating to the problem of evil and the free-will defence. Is it possible for God to see to it that no free agent commits moral evil? (2) Problems concerning the traditional attributes of God. Is the notion of omniscience a coherent one? How is God's omniscience related to human freedom?
Assessment
Two essays (3000 words): 50% each * Optional replacement of one essay by a 3-hour examination
Prescribed texts
A collection of readings available from the department