Spring 2011

Introduction to Philosophy

Listed in: Philosophy, as PHIL-11

Faculty

Alexander George (Section 02)
Thomas R. Kearns (Section 01)
Ekaterina Vavova (Section 03)

Description

An examination of basic issues, problems, and arguments in philosophy, e.g., proofs for the existence of God, the nature of morality, free will and determinism, the relationship between the mind and the body, knowledge and the problem of skepticism. Discussions will take place in the context of readings from classical and contemporary philosophers.

Two sections will be taught each semester.  Each section limited to 25 students.  Fall semester:  Professor Shah and Visiting Lecturer Westphal.  Spring semester:  Professor George and Professor Emeritus Kearns.

Cost: 100.00 ?

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022