PHIL200 - Philosophical Methods

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Academic Year 2001/2002

Philosophical Methods
PHIL 200 FA

This course is intended for junior and prospective sophomore philosophy majors. Its principal aims are to introduce students to basic philosophical concepts, distinctions, and forms of argumentation, and to develop students' abilities to read philosophical texts critically. The course will also provide an occasion for philosophy majors to become acquainted and to begin to develop a community of philosophical inquiry.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly exercises and oral presentations. One mid-term and one final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Junior philosophy majors are expected to take this course, but others--including sophomores highly likely to major in philosophy--may be admitted, by permission of the instructor, if space permits. Students admitted to the major may acquire permission forms from the Philosophy Department Administrative Assistant; others must see the instructor.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PHIL Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Shieh,Sanford

Times: ...W... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: PAC136

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 30)

SR. major: 10 Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: 10 FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002