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PHIL101

Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL101 FA

SectionClass Size*AvailableTimesPOIPrereq
1 50 0 Times: M.W.... 2:40PM-4:00PM;NoNo

*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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