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Academic Year 2002/2003

Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101 SP

This course presents an introduction to some central philosophical issues concerning knowledge, reality, truth, and morality. A primary aim will be to understand how philosophical questions arise and how one justifies philosophical claims.

MAJOR READINGS

Readings change from year to year, but always include some complete philosophical classics such as Plato's REPUBLIC, Descartes' MEDITATIONS ON FIRST PHILOSOPHY, Hume's INQUIRY CONCERNING HUMAN UNDERSTANDING, Kant's FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF METAPHYSICS OF MORALS or William James' PRAGMATISM, as well as some contemporary, more issue-oriented works.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three short papers, midterm and final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students must come to class having STUDIED (not just read) the material and must be prepared to discuss it.

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: HA PHIL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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