Philosophy 207 - Persons and Their Lives

Institution:

Reed College

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Description:

Full course for one semester. What is it to be a person, and to live a life distinctive of persons This course will explore a variety of philosophical issues relevant to answering these questions, among them: What is it to be the same person across time Is a person essentially a mind Is there something distinctive about the way persons act Must their actions always be rational, and must agents always pursue some perceived good Do persons have free will What makes a life meaningful Is immortality required for a meaningful life, or can only mortals have meaningful lives Conference.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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