Philosophy 103s - Comparative Introduction to Philosophy

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Mount Holyoke College

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Description:

What kind of life should a person live What can we know about the world Do we have souls that are separate from our bodies The aim of the course is to learn something about the ways that thinkers throughout the globe have discussed important philosophical questions. We read some European philosophers (such as Plato, Descartes, and Kant) alongside philosophers from other traditions, such as the Chinese and Indian traditions (e.g., Chung-Tzu or Santideva), and we also read some contemporary writers from other cultural traditions (such as James Baldwin and Gloria Anzaldúa). This course is equivalent to Philosophy 101. Meets multicultural requirement; meets Humanities I-B requirement J. Harold 4 credits

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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