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In this course, we will consider some of the most fundamental questions in philosophy in relation the idea of human nature. Questions to be discussed include: Are human beings naturally good or evil? Do we possess freedom of the will? What is the nature of the self? And what distinguishes human beings from mere animals? Readings will be drawn from both classic philosophical sources, such as Plato, Hobbes, Rousseau, and more contemporary philosophical and scientific work on these issues.
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An exploration of traditional philosophical problems such as the nature of time, the possibility of a universal morality, the possibility of knowledge, the nature of the world, the nature of human beings, and the proper aim of life. GE: Philosophy/Euro-American
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A survey of Western philosophy and science from Thales to Aristotle. Major figures studied are Thales, Heraclitus, Parmenides, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. GE: Philosophy/Euro-American
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An examination of the nature of religions, the difference between religions and cults, the different conceptions of God, arguments for the existence of God, the problem of evil, childish and mature beliefs, the esoteric side of religion, and the esoteric symbolism of Old Testament stories. The subject matter is related to everyday life. GE: Philosophy/Euro-American
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A study of the habits of correct reasoning, including recognizing arguments, spotting conclusions, identifying types of arguments, deciding whether or not premises provide enough support for conclusions, symbolizing arguments, avoiding faulty assumptions, and drawing conclusions from statistics. GE: Philosophy/Euro-American
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The philosophers of Ancient Greece held that the goal of life was happiness or human flourishing. More surprisingly, almost all of them agreed that wisdom and knowledge were the most important, perhaps the only, ingredients in such a life. This course will explore their different views about the knowledge that makes up wisdom and its relation to a fulfilled and happy human life by focusing on the contributions of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. This same course is available as a W-course by signing up instead for Phil. 0202. You must be enrolled for a recitation in addition to the lecture. The recitation meets once a week. Recitation sections provide an opportunity to discuss lecture material. Discussion is very important in learning philosophy. Borderline grades may be decided by performance in sections.
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(Cross listed with ENG 0223) 3 cr. An examination of philosophical themes in literature from both the East and the West. A novel, a play, folk tales, and poetry are discussed. GE: Philosophy
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The moral issues raised by contemporary events, including animal rights, abortion, euthanasia (mercy killing), capital punishment, cloning humans, gay rights, and civil disobedience. Although no claim is made to resolve these issues definitively, this course attempts to clarify them. GE: Philosophy/Euro-American
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