Philosophy of Religion: Religious Experience

Overview:

We are entering into a branch of philosophy called philosophy of religion. Philosophers of religion include people from all faiths and even atheists. Questions in philosophy of religion include: Does God exist? Is the existence of God compatible with the pain and suffering in the world? And, what are the connections between science and religion?

Objectives:

After this module, you should be able to:

• Explain the argument from religious experience.
• Analyze the arguments put forth by Swinburne.
• Debate the ideas presented by Swinburne.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principle of credulity.
• Communicate ideas in the video and reading to your classmates.