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Philosophy and Social Inquiry CSS 273 FA

Crosslistings: PHIL236

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	33	0	Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM;	Yes	No

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

The main focus of this course is on social inquiry as a way of understanding oneself and others: Of what does such understanding consist? How is it possible (if at all)? Of what value (if any) is it? Within this focus, subsidiary but related questions concerning objectivity, relativism and truth will be addressed.

MAJOR READINGS

Works of modern philosophers and social
scientists/historians.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Five papers, some short, some longer

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is the Junior Colloquium in the College of Social Studies. Others desiring admission ought to have a good grounding in at least one of the social sciences. Admission by interview. 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

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Fay, B; Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 0, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given; Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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