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H20 -
Three Modern Critiques of Religion: Marx, Nietzsche, Freud

Marx, Nietzsche and Freud are often credited with delivering nearly fatal critiques of religion, especially western monotheism. And yet religion--even western monotheism--persists, and more, grows. Why? In this course, we will examine closely and critically what each of these thinkers has to say about religion, weigh the strengths and weaknesses of their views, and reflect on the relevance of their views for today's world. Readings will include selections from Marx (and Engels), Nietzsche's The Antichrist, and Freud's The Future of an Illusion.

Scholar:

Charles Stang

Location:

Harvard Hillel

Dates:

1/15/2009, 1/22/2009, 2/11/2009

H20 -	Three Modern Critiques of Religion: Marx, Nietzsche, Freud

	Marx, Nietzsche and Freud are often credited with delivering nearly fatal critiques of religion, especially western monotheism. And yet religion--even western monotheism--persists, and more, grows. Why? In this course, we will examine closely and critically what each of these thinkers has to say about religion, weigh the strengths and weaknesses of their views, and reflect on the relevance of their views for today's world. Readings will include selections from Marx (and Engels), Nietzsche's The Antichrist, and Freud's The Future of an Illusion.

		Scholar:	Charles Stang
		Location:	Harvard Hillel
		Dates:	1/15/2009, 1/22/2009, 2/11/2009