College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2025-05-09 09:09:05
Major
Philosophy
Honors Course
PHIL 490 - Senior Honors Project in Philosophy
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2025
Abstract
In this work, I will argue that there is a proper place for reason within religion. I am primarily arguing against the claim that religions are sets of beliefs without reason, citing various thinkers who have made this claim. I will explicate and critique various conceptions of religion pulled from Muslim philosophers al-Farabi and Averroes and Catholic philosopher and theologian St. Thomas Aquinas. I will then provide an alternative position, synthesizing elements of each view, stating that religion is the primary way everyone interacts with reality in each moment. After establishing this concept, I will then argue for the extent to which reason can and ought to be used in this framework, that reason is necessary though there are definite limits.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Nathan Blackerby
First Reader
Dr. John Huss
Second Reader
Dr. Joseph Li Vecchi
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Christopher Buford
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Morgan, Moses, "The Role of Reason in Religion" (2025). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2033.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2033