INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY (HUM 130)
Term: 2018-2019 Spring
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Tue-Thu, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM (1/23/2019 - 5/17/2019) Location: MAIN 3 429
PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 or co-requisiteThis course provides an introductory examination in global perspective of the problems and methods of philosophy. Topics may include: the meaning and purpose of life, the nature of knowledge, justice and politics, personal identity, the role of art in society, and ethics. While several major philosophers and historical movements will be introduced, the emphasis will be placed on exposing students to problems in philosophy, helping them analyze arguments, and discovering ways to apply philosophical skills in and beyond the classroom.