Religious Studies/Philosophy: The Existence of God with Dr Philip Wilson from University of East Anglia
April 21 @ 13:35 - 14:20
Dr Philip Wilson teaches the Philosophy of Religion at University of East Anglia and, in this Religious Studies/Philosophy session, will run an interactive scenario for students on The Existence of God.
Philosophers have always been interested in the existence of God, and some have come up with so-called proofs about why God must exist, while others have claimed that to believe in God is to make a mistake. The problem is that such debates tend to take place in an abstract way that is very far removed from the lives of both believers and non-believers.
This session responds to the criticism by describing key stages in the life of an imaginary character, Stephanie, who is forced by what is happening around her to philosophise about God. You will be introduced to five dilemmas that she faces and asked to give advice to her.
By the end, you will have encountered some of the major philosophical issues surrounding the existence of God, and you will also be able to say why this topic is important in ordinary life.
Lecturer Profile: Dr Philip Wilson
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Religious Studies, Philosophy and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
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