Religion 36 - New Directions in American Religious Thought

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Dartmouth College

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09W: 11 This course explores a distinctively American tradition of religious thought that developed outside of the strictly doctrinal or theological thinking of churches, synagogues, and mosques. Readings range from the religious writings of the classical pragmatists, including Peirce, James, Santayana, and Dewey, to neopragmatists, such as Richard Rorty, and prophetic pragmatists, such as Cornel West, and their critics. Topics include the character of religious experience, divinity and nature, the problem of evil, and the meaning of truth. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Dist: TMV; WCult: W. Frankenberry. For courses at the Introductory level in Philosophy of Religion, see courses numbered 2 and 3.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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