Modiwl VPR-2301:
20th Century Phil of Religion
Ffeithiau’r Modiwl
Rhedir gan School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences
20 Credyd neu 10 Credyd ECTS
Semester 2
Trefnydd: Dr Toby Betenson
Amcanion cyffredinol
At the beginning of the 21st century, the philosophy of religion, at least in the Anglo-American tradition, finds itself at a crossroads. Some philosophers want to see the philosophy of religion increasingly aligned with science and the scientific paradigm. Others consider this to be a mistake, and think it is high-time for the discipline to reappraise its subject, its methods, and its purpose. In this module, we will cover the journey that the philosophy of religion has taken over the course of the past century, indicating how we came to be where we are today. We focus in particular on the revolutionary contribution of Ludwig Wittgenstein, and track the influence of his thought throughout the latter-half of the 20th century and beyond. In the process, we reflect on the ‘meta-philosophy of religion’, enabling ourselves not only to think well about religion, but also to ask what it is to think well or badly about religion.
Cynnwys cwrs
The module begins by clarifying the state of the analytic philosophy of religion at the turn of the 20th century, reflecting upon its inheritance of 19th century ‘modernity’. This is contrasted with some concurrent developments in the continental tradition (German Romanticism, Dostoevsky, Nietzsche). This is the context from which, and into which, Wittgenstein speaks. We will cover the early, middle, and late eras of Wittgenstein’s thought, and show the revolutionary impact that his thought had for the philosophy of religion. We track the various directions in which Wittgenstein’s influence was felt; for example, in A. J. Ayer’s verificationism, or those overtly ‘Wittgensteinian’ philosophers of religion such as D. Z. Phillips. The ‘meta-philosophy of religion’ is introduced throughout, as we tackle the question of how best to philosophise about religion.
Meini Prawf
trothwy
Shows some knowledge of key areas of the module with acceptable presentation of arguments.
da
Shows detailed knowledge of key areas covered in the module with the arguments presented in a logical and coherent way.
ardderchog
Shows comprehensive and very detailed understanding of the material covered in the module, with considerable analytic ability or originality.
Canlyniad dysgu
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To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major developments that occurred in the philosophy of religion during the 20th century.
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To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts within the meta-philosophy of religion.
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To analyse, research, and construct a sustained argument applicable to the content of this course.
Dulliau asesu
Math | Enw | Disgrifiad | Pwysau |
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TRAETHAWD | essay | 50 | |
ARHOLIAD | take home exam | 50 |
Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu
Oriau | ||
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Lecture | 22 | |
Private study | 178 |
Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy
- Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
- Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
- Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
- Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
- Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
- Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
- Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
- Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
- Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
- Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol
- Articulacy in identifying underlying issues in a wide variety of debates.
- Precision of thought and expression in the analysis and formulation of complex and controversial problems.
- Sensitivity in interpretation of religious and philosophical texts drawn from a variety of ages and/or traditions.
- Clarity and rigour in the critical assessment of arguments presented in such texts.
- The ability to use and criticise specialised religious and philosophical terminology.
- The ability to abstract and analyse arguments, and to identify flaws in them, such as false premises and invalid reasoning.
- The ability to construct rationally persuasive arguments for or against specific religious and philosophical claims.
- The ability to move between generalisation and appropriately detailed discussion, inventing or discovering examples to support or challenge a position, and distinguishing relevant and irrelevant considerations.
- The ability to consider unfamiliar ideas and ways of thinking, and to examine critically presuppositions and methods within the disciplines of philosophy and religion.
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