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A/2 Philosophy of Religion
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Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar. One says, "I think I've lost an electron." The other says, "Are you sure?" The first replies, "Yes, I'm positive."
Ontological Argument
1. Assess the value of the ontological argument as a proof of the existence of God.
2. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the ontological argument.
3. Evaluate the view that the ontological argument clarifies the nature of God as a necessary being.
Religious Experience
1. a) Explain what is meant by personal religious experience.
b) How far can claims of such an experience be taken seriously?
2. Evaluate the claim that religious experience is merely a product of an unbalanced mind.
Life After Death
1. “What are the philosophical problems associated with the belief in life after death?”
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2. “Assess the evidence for and against life after death”
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