Philosophy 35 - Knowledge,Mind,and Existence

Institution:

Claremont McKenna College

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Description:

Kind This course introduces students to some of the fundamental philosophical problems concerning the nature of persons and our knowledge of the world around us. We start with questions about our knowledge of both the world around us and ourselves, which in turn leads to further questions about the self. How do we, as persons, fit into the overall world We generally take ourselves to be importantly different from mere things like rocks and toasters: we have minds, and we also seem to have the capacity for free action. But what is the nature of the mind And can our actions really be free Offered every year.

Credits:

1.50

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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