Theodicy

Philosophy of Nature

Aim of the Course

This Course on natural theology is seen as complementary and completing the course on Metaphysics. It seeks to offer a meaningful way in approaching the God-Question in the light of human reason.

Course Content

The problem of religious language

Arguments for God’s existence

Arguments against the existence of God

Nature and attributes of God; Atheism

The problem of evil; Religious pluralism

Assessment

Book review

1 ½ hour written paper

Credit: 6

Select Bibliography

Davis, Brian. Thinking About God. London: Geoffrey Chapman, 1985

Edlers, Leo. The Philosophical Theology of St. Thomas Aquinas. Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1990

Fabro, Cornelio. God in Exile: Modern Atheism. New York: Newman Press, 1968

Peterson, Michael. Reason and Religious Beliefs: An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998

Lecture Hours

To be confirmed

Lecturer

Fr. Stanley Antoni