Introduction to Philosophy (110-0-20)

Instructors

Sanford Goldberg
847/491-8524
Kresge 3-431

Meeting Info

Fisk Hall 217: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

In this class we will discuss a variety of philosophical topics including free will, issues in ethics and social phillosophy, and the significance of life and death.

Learning Objectives

• To understand the difference between descriptions and evaluations, and to acquire the tools needed to assess both types of claim
• To identify the values that are presupposed by each of the perspectives we consider
• To recognize the complexity of ethical decision-making (and the reasons that support such decisions)
• To appreciate the insights present in various intellectual or cultural traditions
• To reflect competently on one's own answers to evaluative questions, the presuppositions informing one's answers, and the reasons supporting them
• To engage in respectful, rigorous, and constructive discussion when disagreeing about values, and to communicate one's claims thoughtfully and clearly

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, 2022.)

Class Attributes

Ethical and Evaluative Thinking Foundational Disci

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-registration -- Reserved for Philosophy students.

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