Philosophy and Religion in the West (Audiobook)

Acclaimed humanities teacher Phillip Cary explores thousands of years of deep reflection and brilliant debate over the nature of God, the human self, and the world. It's a debate that serves as a vivid introduction to the rich and complex history shared by the West's central religious and philosophical traditions. Whether you're a believer, a seeker, or both, you'll find much to spark your deepest ponderings in these talks on the long and rich interplay between faith and reason. Philosophy and religion ask many of the same questions: These are questions no thoughtful person can evade. They are enduring and perennial. And they are possessed of a history whose twists and turns have left their mark on almost every person on Earth. To learn how these crucial issues have been discussed over the past three millennia is to enter the core of our intellectual heritage—to find the origin of some of our deepest perplexities and most cherished aspirations. A theologian who earned his doctorate in philosophy and religious studies at Yale, Professor Cary is now head of the philosophy program at Eastern University in St. David's, Pennsylvania. He is the author of Augustine's Invention of the Inner Self, published by Oxford University Press, and the teacher of The Teaching Company's course Augustine: Philosopher and Saint. Originally trained in both philosophy and English literature, he is the ideal companion on this journey to the heart of the spiritual adventure of the West. It is a comprehensive journey—intellectually, philosophically, and spiritually—but one which requires no special background. All you need to bring is your own curiosity as Professor Cary weaves any background concepts you need into the fabric of his 32 lectures. By the end of this course, those insights will belong to you—and you gain a new or sharpened fluency in issues that include:

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