PHIL 254 - Jewish Philosophy

1 Units

An introduction to philosophy within Judaism, a field that asks the question: is a religion based on faith and tradition also rational and logical? Specific topics addressed will be: Can or should God’s existence be proven? Is God’s power infinite or limited? What should we make of the biblical descriptions of God being human-like? Does God perform miracles? Does God care about the small details of our lives? How can people become close to God? What is the role of the Jewish people in the world? Why is the Jewish religion distinctive among religions? No background in Judaism is need for this course; sufficient background information will be provided. (M3)(PtK:L&R)(Intercultural & Linguistic Competencies) (Critical Reading)

MILE Requirement: L&R
LinC Requirement: M3
Fixed/Variable Credit: Fixed Credit
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Repeatable: Y
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade