RELGST 0735 - Wisdom

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Religious Studies

Description:

We live in a time when there is no single tradition of wisdom that all Americans hold in common. As a result, many of us are searching to find--or reclaim--a wisdom to live by. Fortunately, the resources of the world's traditions are now available as never before, and there has also been an outpouring of wisdom literature in our own culture. Of course, not all of this "wisdom" is really wise, but some of it is--hence the need to think critically about it. This course, then, is a consumer guide to wisdom. Using examples from several traditions, we talk about how to evaluate sayings, stories, and practices that present themselves as "wise." Some of our readings come from the western tradition, some from other traditions, and some from contemporary spiritual and self-help literature. Readings also include theoretical writings on religious language, metaphor, and ritual.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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