PHI 103 - Life,Death and Immortality

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Semester Hours: 3 Periodically Examination of the concepts of life, death and immortality as represented in religious and literary texts from a range of crosscultural sources: western and nonwestern monotheistic traditions, eastern traditions (e.g., Tibetan and Indian), middle eastern (e.g., Turkish), African, and Native American. Further examination of the encounter between a native tradition and a western colonial, typically Judeo-Christian presence. Discussion as well, of the implications of these concepts for such issues as abortion, euthanasia, suicide. Original texts in translation. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Same as RELI 80. Credit given for this course or RELI 80, not both.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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