Topics in Philosophy (242-0-70)
Topic
Introduction to Philosophy
Instructors
Torsten Menge
Meeting Info
Northwestern Qatar Room 2-255: Tues, Su 11:30AM - 12:45PM (AST)
Overview of class
This course will introduce students to a range of philosophical topics, questions, and puzzles. Topics may include: the meaning of life, free will, personal identity, the foundations of morality, the social construction of race and gender, justice, and the nature of genuine knowledge. We are going to approach these topics from a number of different classical and contemporary perspectives. As we explore these questions, we are going to practice how to identify, understand, and assess arguments, as well as how to challenge basic assumptions, analyze concepts and draw distinctions. The goal of this class is to strengthen your ability to think, read, and write critically and to contribute to conversations about perennial human concerns.
Registration Requirements
- Prerequisites: None
- Open to first-year students, sophomores and ABP Dual Enrolled students
- Open for cross-registration
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: NUQ: Seats are reserved for Sophomore and Freshmen only.