PHIL2041
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
The course examines the complex relationship between religion and political thought. It analyses key concepts developed by political philosophers and their impact upon how religion came to be understood in contemporary democratic societies. Topics covered include religion in political theories of the State, secularisation theories, religious violence, religion’s relation to scientific inquiry, the religious history of surveillance and deliberative democratic responses to religious strife.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2023.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Evaluate the changing relationship between religion and political thought;
2. Critically analyse key concepts developed by political philosophers concerning religion;
3. Demonstrate writing, research and information technology skills appropriate to studies of philosophy, religion and the history of ideas.
Content
This course will examine the relationship between religion and political thought through a range of philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, Baruch Spinoza, G. W. F. Hegel, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Michel Foucault, John Dewey and Juergen Habermas.
Assessment items
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Evaluation of example case 1
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Evaluation of example case 2
Online Learning Activity: Discussions
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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