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Module Title
LM God, Freedom and the Meaning of Life (Distance Learning)
School
Phil, Theology and Religion
Department
Philosophy
Module Code
09 26062
Module Lead
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
none
Exclusions
Description
The module is an introduction, at MA-level, to a number of philosophical issues that have a relevance to the analytic philosophy of religion and ethics, such as:
The nature of divine freedom
The existence of God
Alternative concepts of God
The meaning of Life
Realism, idealism and scepticism
Sex and Death
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
show familiarity with advanced research on major positions and arguments in relevant fields.
show familiarity with advanced philosophical terminology and argumentative techniques.
Be able to articulate and defend a position on some of the technical questions covered in the module.
Assessment
26062-09 : Option 1: 4000 word essay : Coursework (100%)
26062-10 : Option 2: 2 x 2000 word essay : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
4000 word essay (100%) OR 2x 2000 word essays (50% each)
