SF-H1132 American Enlightenment: Humanism & Humanistic Politics in America
This course will examine 1) the demographics of the religiously unaffiliated in America and their impact on American politics; 2) the problem of belief without evidence, religious extremism, and the connection of radical religion to terrorism and violence; 3) the history of enlightenment thought in America; 4) freedom of religion in America and the secular framework created under the U.S. Constitution; 5) the philosophy of humanism and the phenomenon of humanist communities and chaplaincies being created on college campuses; 6) the philosophy of naturalism and the philosophical uses of the epic of evolution; and 7) the philosophy of Humanistic Religious Naturalism, which is a synthesis of humanism and naturalism. The course will also examine whether skeptics can reap the benefits of religious practice by engaging in secular alternatives to traditional religious practices.
Prerequisite
Student has satisfied all of the following Student has not met all of the following Student has satisfied all of the following Student has satisfied all of the following Student has completed or is in process of completing any of the following course(s) WAIVER 15CR - At Least 15 Transfer Credits, WAIVER 30CR - At Least 30 Transfer Credits, WAIVER 45CR - At Least 45 Transfer Credits, WAIVER 60CR - At Least 60 Transfer Credits, WAIVER 90CR - At Least 90 Transfer Credits, courses with SF subject code with grade greater than or equal to D- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme). And Student has satisfied all of the following Academic Unit (Computed) in the selection list Advertising Public Relations and Social Media, Art and Design, Biology, Biology and Radiation Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication Journalism and Media, Economics, English, Environmental Science and Studies, History Language and Global Culture, INTO College of Arts and Sciences, Math and Computer Science, Medical Dosimetry, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science and Legal Studies, Psychology, Radiation Sciences, Sociology and Criminal Justice ... And Student has satisfied all of the following Student is a member of the Honors Summary All Student Cohort
Offered
Fall, Spring