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PHIL101

Introduction to Philosophy PHIL101 SP

Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:00:17 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       44      0         44

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 papers and occasional reports from discussion groups.

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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Rouse, J; Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 3, Jr: 2, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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