PHIL110 - Beginning Philosophy

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Beginning Philosophy
PHIL110 SP

This is a small discussion, writing intensive introduction to philosophy for first-year students. There will be intensive study and reading of some major classical works (for example, works by Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, etc.), as well as some contemporary works. There will be a good deal of writing.

MAJOR READINGS

Some classical works and some contemporary works.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

A number of short papers, followed by some longer ones.

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: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Jones,Mary-Hannah

Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: FISK211

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: X Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X Jr. non-major: X SO: X FR: 20

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning, Writing

FYI: First Year Initiative:Seminar

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000