Pascal's Wager (PP5)

Using your textbook and the class discussion, consider the strengths and weaknesses of Pascal's Wager.

Due October 4, 2012

Euthyphro (PP4)

Read Euthyphro (by Plato). What does the piece tell us about Socrates? About knowledge?

Due September 24, 2012

Pew Online Religion Quiz (PP3)

Take the Pew religion quiz and post your score. Then bring a printout of your results to class next week. Do NOT study in advance, do NOT look up any answers. All students who take the quiz, post their score, and bring in the printout will get full credit regardless of how many questions were answered correctly.

More information about the complete survey and national results can be found here. Do NOT read this until after you have taken the quiz yourself.

Due September 20, 2012

What Is the Matrix? (PP2)

What does the film "The Matrix" suggest about the nature of reality, our ability to distinguish between what is real and what is not, and the value of life in and out of the 'Matrix'? 

Due September 13, 2012