PHIL 5425 Ricoeur and the Problem of Evil
This course explores Paul Ricoeur's reflections on the problem of evil engaging both his major works on this topic: The Symbolism of Evil and Evil: A Challenge to Philosophy and Theology. Ricoeur's inquiry starts from the hermeneutics of the elementary symbols of evil (defilement, sin, and guilt), and then develops an original theory of myths about the origin of evil (the myths of the primordial chaos, the tragic myth, Adams myth, and the myth of the exiled soul). Finally, his reflection concludes by examining the problem of evil in the great systems of the philosophical tradition.
Course overview
- Department
- Philosophy
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Periodically
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Must have completed Philosophy Core
Requirements fulfilled
- Philosophy: Ethics and Value distribution (one course) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Philosophy: Free Philosophy electives (five courses, 15 credits); up to two approved cognate courses in other departments may also count (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)