FYSM 242 - God,Mind & World:Philosophical Investigations

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Trinity College

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Although historically philosophers have been occupied with an vast array of issues, one persistent aim has been to achieve some rational understanding of the world and of our own place in it. In this course we will examine three issues of enduring philosophical relevance, centered on the theme of God, mind and world. Among the issues we will examine are what is the nature of the human mind Is it a mere physical object subject to the same natural laws as other material things Or is it something of a radically different kind What consequences might this have for our conception of ourselves as freely acting moral agents What if anything can we know about the existence and nature of a divinity through purely rational arguments-that is, independent of any appeal to revelation or sacred texts 1.00 units, Seminar

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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