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Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL101 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:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Rouse,Joseph T.
- Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: FISK302
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 45)
- SR. major: X Jr. major: X
- SR. non-major: 8 Jr. non-major: 7 SO: 15 FR: 15
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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