PHIL 10100-1 - Introduction to Philosophy
The course is intended to introduce you to philosophical questions, to make you aware of how some of history's greatest philosophers have approached those questions and what they have had to say about them, to help you articulate philosophical concerns of your own and, most importantly, to learn how to address them. Among the areas of philosophy will explore this semester are ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics and theory of knowledge.
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PHIL 10100-1--Introduction to PhilosophyProfessor Paul Weithman Department of Philosophy Course Structure: Two 75-minute classes per week Prerequisites: None |
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Course Description
This course is an introduction to philosophy for students seeking (or being forced) to fulfill the first of their university philosophy requirements. The course is intended to introduce you to philosophical questions, to make you aware of how some of history's greatest philosophers have approached those questions and what they have had to say about them, to help you articulate philosophical concerns of your own and, most importantly, to learn how to address them. Among the areas of philosophy will explore this semester are ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics and theory of knowledge.
Technical Requirements
None
Course Contents
PHIL 10100-1 - Krakow Apostles
PHIL 10100-1 - About the Professor
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 00 Template
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 02 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 01 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 07 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 05 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 03 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 04 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 13 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 06 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 11 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 14 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 09 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 12 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 08 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 10 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 19 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 22 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 18 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 16 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 21 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 25 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 15 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 24 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 17 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 20 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Paper Assignment 1
PHIL 10100-1 - Paper Assignment 2
PHIL 10100-1 - Lecture 23 Notes
PHIL 10100-1 - Mid-Term Exam Study Guide
PHIL 10100-1 - Paper Assignment 5
PHIL 10100-1 - Paper Assignment 4
PHIL 10100-1 - Paper Assignment 3
PHIL 10100-1 - Sample Writing Assignments
PHIL 10100-1 - Paper Assignment 8
PHIL 10100-1 - Philosophy Department Guidelines for Plagiarism



















