Introduction to Philosophy (110-0-20)

Instructors

Sanford C Goldberg
847/491-8524
Kresge 3-431

Meeting Info

Fisk Hall 217: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

In this course we will be exploring several traditional topics within philosophy. These include the problem of free will, ethics and social issues (including issues of race and gender), and existential issues (death and the meaning of life).

Learning Objectives

Students will be expected (i) to comprehend the various philosophers' arguments on these topics, (ii) to develop their own views on the topics, and (iii) to present their own views, as well as the views of the philosophers we read, in clear, succinct, and forcefully argued thesis papers.

Class Materials (Required)

Class materials must be purchased.
Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings, Ninth Edition. Perry, J., Bratman, M. and Fischer, J., editors. (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2020.)

Class Notes

Final Paper

Class Attributes

Ethics & Values Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-335: Thurs 4:00PM - 4:50PM

DIS - Fisk Hall 114: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-430: Tues 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-430: Thurs 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Parkes Hall 212: Wed 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-440: Wed 4:00PM - 4:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-440: Wed 5:00PM - 5:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-435: Fri 3:00PM - 3:50PM

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