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PHIL101
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL101 FA
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 50 | 0 | Times: M.W.... 2:40PM-4:00PM; | No | 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
)
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 exams.
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
- Huhn, T
- Times: M.W.... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;
- 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-22-1999
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