PHIL 215 Life After Death

3 Credits

In this course, we will explore the concept of the afterlife from the perspective of the following question: What is the afterlife meant to do and/or what desire does it serve? In response, we will examine the Catholic and Franciscan tradition and ask about the role of the afterlife in this tradition. We will also explore the notion that the afterlife exists to produce behavior, to help individuals escape, in various forms, from the misery of this life, to continue to survive as an individual, and as a way in which the demands of love can be fulfilled.

Prerequisite(s): PHIL 102 and THEO 104 and a minimum of 55 earned credits.

2nd level Philosophy Core Course