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Question 1.
What are the two forms/concepts of truth in Russell/correspondence and William James/pragmatism (this is very close to one of our discussion questions in the module). Explore for your third reading an alternative, Eastern thinking, or one of the readings on religion. How might these contrasting understandings of truth relate to one another? Russell's 'truth' is clearly of a very different nature to James', and both are quite different from Eastern notions, or Freud. Or, perhaps there is no relating them at all? Are they simply mutually exclusive? Can they co-exist? Support your opinions with reference to the relevant readings!
Question 2.
What is your understanding of time? Does time exist separate from space, or spaces, places? For whom is this the case, and why? Does it make sense from a human perspective? Discuss Dogen, Heidegger, and a third author of your choice. Support your opinions with reference to the relevant readings!
Question 3.
Can you explain why evil exists? (This is of course no abstraction. Currently, as we all know, Russia is killing Ukrainian civilians - elderly, women, children-by the thousands, and for no reason other than Putin's ambition.) How do theologians Hick, Flew, and Mackie explain and come to terms with evil? How do you? Support your opinions with reference to the relevant readings.