Philosophy Papers

Deism/Naturalism 

 In light of your reading in Sire 1-3, write a 2-3 page paper comparing/contrasting deism and naturalism. What are the central assumptions for each worldview? How are they similar? How do they differ? This paper is informal, meaning that it does not require additional sources, and does not require formal language. 

Nihilism/Existentialism

In light of your reading in Sire 5-6, write a 2-3 page paper comparing/contrasting nihilism and existentialism. What are the central assumptions for each worldview? How are they similar? How do they differ? This paper is informal, meaning that it does not require additional sources, and does not require formal language.

Pantheism/New Age Paper

In light of your reading in Sire 5-6, write a 2-3 page paper comparing/contrasting pantheism and new age thought. What are the central assumptions for each worldview? How are they similar? How do they differ? This paper is informal, meaning that it does not require additional sources, and does not require formal language.

Postmodernism

In light of your reading in Sire 9, write a 2-3 page paper discussing the central assumptions of the postmodern worldview. What is postmodernism? How does it effect the way people live? Is it anti-Christian, or are there ways in which it might be an ally to Christian thought? This paper is informal, meaning that it does not require additional sources, and does not require formal language.

Christianity/Islam Paper

In light of your reading in Sire, write a 3 page paper comparing/contrasting Christianity and Islam. What are the central assumptions for each worldview/religion? How are they similar? How do they differ? This paper is informal, meaning that it does not require additional sources, and does not require formal language.