RELI 3400 - Kant and Nietzsche on Morality and Religion

Institution:

New College of Florida

Subject:

Religion

Description:

This course examines the positions on morality and religion embraced by Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) and Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). With a view to their accounts of belief in God and the relationship between Christianity and culture, the course focuses on such issues as reason, truth, freedom, and value. Since Nietzsche was in large part reacting against Kant's philosophy, the course provides dramatically divergent perspectives on the grounds for morality, the effects of religious belief on culture, and the very idea of "reason." While there are no prerequisites, students will benefit from some previous work in philosophy or religious thought. Short essays and responsibility for co-leading at least one class discussion.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncf.edu

Phone Number:

(941) 487-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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