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I'm a Professor of Philosophy with 15 years of experience designing and teaching Philosophy and Religion courses for students and lifelong learners. I also produce philosophy videos in YouTube, provide workshops for institutions and organizations, and... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 5 hr, 42 min
- Lessons 16
- Attachments 45
- Exercises 57
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180 CQ
16 Lessons in This Course
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11 minPhilosophy lesson 16 CQ
This lesson introduces the philosophy of religion, discussing how it differs from other fields concerned with religion, and its key characteristics.
with Gregory SadlerThis lesson introduces the philosophy of religion, discussing how it differs from other fields concerned with religion, and its key characteristics.
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15 minPhilosophy lesson 28 CQ
This lesson takes a look at four common philosophical approaches, discussing their relevance to the philosophy of religion, offering comparisons and contrasts.
with Gregory SadlerThis lesson takes a look at four common philosophical approaches, discussing their relevance to the philosophy of religion, offering comparisons and contrasts.
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21 minPhilosophy lesson 311 CQ
The problem of defining "religion," as well as the failures to define it and ways to characterize it, are examined from a philosophical perspective.
with Gregory SadlerThe problem of defining "religion," as well as the failures to define it and ways to characterize it, are examined from a philosophical perspective.
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16 minPhilosophy lesson 49 CQ
Explore the relationship between philosophy and religion, taking a look at rationalism and fideism, as well as four defining historical paradigms.
with Gregory SadlerExplore the relationship between philosophy and religion, taking a look at rationalism and fideism, as well as four defining historical paradigms.
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24 minPhilosophy lesson 513 CQ
Examine what a truth claim is, the kinds of claims made and their functions within religions, as well as four paradigms that address truth claim conflicts.
with Gregory SadlerExamine what a truth claim is, the kinds of claims made and their functions within religions, as well as four paradigms that address truth claim conflicts.
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17 minPhilosophy lesson 69 CQ
A survey of main general human conceptions of the divine, ranging from animism and polytheism, through monotheism and pantheism, to deism and emergent theism.
with Gregory SadlerA survey of main general human conceptions of the divine, ranging from animism and polytheism, through monotheism and pantheism, to deism and emergent theism.
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30 minPhilosophy lesson 716 CQ
In this lesson, key points about language are raised, functions of language with respect to religion are examined, as well as analogies regarding the divine.
with Gregory SadlerIn this lesson, key points about language are raised, functions of language with respect to religion are examined, as well as analogies regarding the divine.
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23 minPhilosophy lesson 812 CQ
Explores the challenge of verification and falsification in religious language, and examines three philosophical parables and their arguments.
with Gregory SadlerExplores the challenge of verification and falsification in religious language, and examines three philosophical parables and their arguments.
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24 minPhilosophy lesson 913 CQ
Three types of philosophical arguments for God's existence are covered in this lesson: teleological, cosmological, and ontological arguments.
with Gregory SadlerThree types of philosophical arguments for God's existence are covered in this lesson: teleological, cosmological, and ontological arguments.
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19 minPhilosophy lesson 1010 CQ
This lesson focuses on critical examination and objections made for the three main, classic types of arguments that are made for God's existence.
with Gregory SadlerThis lesson focuses on critical examination and objections made for the three main, classic types of arguments that are made for God's existence.
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22 minlesson 1112 CQ
In this lesson, six more classic arguments for the existence of God are presented in their claims and structure, and then given brief critical examination.
with Gregory SadlerIn this lesson, six more classic arguments for the existence of God are presented in their claims and structure, and then given brief critical examination.
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22 minPhilosophy lesson 1212 CQ
This lesson discusses the problem of evil, a major challenge to the existence of God as understood by monotheism, looking at its implications and criticisms.
with Gregory SadlerThis lesson discusses the problem of evil, a major challenge to the existence of God as understood by monotheism, looking at its implications and criticisms.
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21 minPhilosophy lesson 1311 CQ
Critical perspectives on religious belief as provided by Hume, Marx, Freud, and others, as well as demythologization, are discussed in this lesson.
with Gregory SadlerCritical perspectives on religious belief as provided by Hume, Marx, Freud, and others, as well as demythologization, are discussed in this lesson.
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30 minPhilosophy lesson 1416 CQ
Several attributes that are traditionally accorded to the divine by monotheistic religious perspectives, along with their issues, are examined in this lesson.
with Gregory SadlerSeveral attributes that are traditionally accorded to the divine by monotheistic religious perspectives, along with their issues, are examined in this lesson.
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16 minPhilosophy lesson 159 CQ
This lesson looks at the problem between divine foreknowledge and free will, covering three positions, as well as compatibility proposed by Christian thinkers.
with Gregory SadlerThis lesson looks at the problem between divine foreknowledge and free will, covering three positions, as well as compatibility proposed by Christian thinkers.
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25 minPhilosophy lesson 1613 CQ
This final lesson in this philosophy of religion course examines several key issues or problems raised by the interplay between religion and ethics.
with Gregory SadlerThis final lesson in this philosophy of religion course examines several key issues or problems raised by the interplay between religion and ethics.
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354 min3-part Philosophy course29 CQ
Do humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
with Gregory SadlerDo humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
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453 min4-part Philosophy course29 CQ
One of Plato's shortest dialogues, the Ion, grapples with whether authors or interpreters of literature possess knowledge, or divine inspiration. Discover this work of philosophy in this brief course!
with Gregory SadlerOne of Plato's shortest dialogues, the Ion, grapples with whether authors or interpreters of literature possess knowledge, or divine inspiration. Discover this work of philosophy in this brief course!
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7100 min7-part Philosophy course54 CQ
In Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
with Gregory SadlerIn Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
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452 min4-part Literature course27 CQ
In this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
with Gregory SadlerIn this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
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774 min7-part World History course40 CQ
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
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16342 min16-part Philosophy course180 CQ
In this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
with Gregory SadlerIn this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
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5 minFREEReligious Studies Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
Many people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
with PRI's The WorldMany people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
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5 minFREEReligious Studies Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
Many people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
with PRI's The WorldMany people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
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5 minFREEReligious Studies Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
A variety of religions are thriving in post-Mao China.
with PRI's The WorldA variety of religions are thriving in post-Mao China.
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1264 min12-part Philosophy course38 CQ
Philosophy is one of the oldest disciplines in existence and is the vessel for discussions about miracles, gods, and religion - among other things. Over the course of 12 lessons, learn about the history, types and notable characters of the study of philosophy. Plato Footnote delves into the science of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and how separate science and philosophy really are. Learn basics like “what is philosophy?” (literally the ‘love of wisdom’) to subjects like neuroethics, metaphysics, and reductionism.
with Plato FootnotePhilosophy is one of the oldest disciplines in existence and is the vessel for discussions about miracles, gods, and religion - among other things. Over the course of 12 lessons, learn about the history, types and notable characters of the study of philosophy. Plato Footnote delves into the science of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and how separate science and philosophy really are. Learn basics like “what is philosophy?” (literally the ‘love of wisdom’) to subjects like neuroethics, metaphysics, and reductionism.
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354 min3-part Philosophy course29 CQ
Do humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
with Gregory SadlerDo humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
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516 min5-part Philosophy course10 CQ
Discover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
with Peter HolmDiscover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
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452 min4-part Literature course27 CQ
In this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
with Gregory SadlerIn this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
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7100 min7-part Philosophy course54 CQ
In Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
with Gregory SadlerIn Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!