Skeptics and Believers: Religious Debate in the Western Intellectual Tradition

This 36-lecture series explores the historic debate between faith and reason spanning over three centuries of Western thought, examining how the Protestant Reformation and Scientific Revolution shifted authority away from traditional beliefs. Drawing on the ideas of influential philosophers and theologians, the course offers a balanced analysis of the evolving relationship between religion and rationality, illuminating the ongoing significance of these discussions. Through connecting key figures and arguments across time, it provides a comprehensive and enriching understanding of this enduring intellectual dialogue.