Philosophy, God and atheism (PHL 14)

  • Day and time: Friday 13:15 - 14:45
    Weekly
  • Length of course: 1 term. Autumn (10 Weeks)
  • Number of places: 25
  • Start date: 15 October 2021
  • Description:

    This class explores the tension between belief and disbelief in philosphical texts. The main aim of the class is to explore different explanations for the existence of God. Alongside we will also discuss the question of honesty in philosophy, and the implications of philosophy for conventional belief. We will start by reading Plato’s apology of Socrates, we will read Descartes’ ontological argument for the existence of God, followed by Kant’s “The only possible argument”, concluding with a reading of the introduction of Feuerbach’s “The Essence of Christianity”. In this way, the course will also serve as a general overview of modern western philosophy. The class will be based on direct presentation and discussion of specific passages and participants are invited but not required to read the texts in advance

  • Format: Lecture

  • Tutor: Jorge Varela
  • I am currently pursuing a doctoral degree with an emphasis on political theology, focussing specifically on Kojève’s book Atheism. I am looking forward to engaging in discussion on these topics.


    Please log in to view tutor's contact details and course venue