RLG420H1: Religion and Philosophy in the European Enlightenment

24S

An advanced study of selected Enlightenment thinkers with a focus on their interpretations of religion. The main thinkers discussed are Spinoza, Hume, and Kant. Issues include the rational critique of traditional religion, the relations among religion, ethics and politics, and the pursuit of universal approaches to religion.

Completion of 9.0 credits, including at least one of RLG310H1/ RLG392H1
Humanities
Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)