? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : PPL-3-PPLS

This course will offer detailed seminars on key formal presentations and treatments of classic philosophical arguments in the philosophy of religion. No background in philosophy of religion or theology will be required, only introductory level training in formal logic will be assumed, and the course is intended to be accessible to students with a wide range of philosophical interests and aptitudes.

? Pre-requisites : Philosophy 2A or Philosophy 2B

Home subject area

Philosophy, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

In taking this course, students should be equipped to explore, discuss and analyse formal philosophical issues in philosophy of religion, and acquire confidence in dealing with concepts and arguments in this field.

1. a short presentation (10%)
2. one short (approx. 1500 word) essay (35%) due roughly half way through the semester
3. a final long (approx. 3000 word) essay (55%) due before the end of the semester

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Moira Avraam
Tel : (0131 6)50 3661
Email : Moira.Avraam@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Alasdair Richmond
Tel : (0131 6)50 3656
Email : A.Richmond@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/