PHIL 130 - Death and Immortality

Institution:

Valparaiso University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

A philosophical inquiry into questions surrounding death and the possibility of life after death. What is death, and why does it exist? Is it good, bad, or neutral? Is the idea of an afterlife plausible? Are some models of the afterlife, such as resurrection or reincarnation, more plausible than others? Do "near-death experiences" give us evidence for the reality of an afterlife? These and similar questions may be covered.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

valpo.edu

Phone Number:

(219) 464-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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