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WN 2013 Philosophy PHIL 202 - Introduction to Philosophy Section 002
Credits:	3
Requirements & Distribution:	HU
Credit Exclusions:	No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in PHIL 181, 182, 231, 232, 234, or 297.
Waitlist Capacity:	99
Repeatability:	May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:	Parkhurst,Bryan J
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PHIL 202 is an introductory philosophy course. Topics include: the existence of God, the problem of evil, free will, skepticism and nature of knowledge, moral obligation, and personal identity. The goal of this course is to develop argumentative skills by reflecting on important philosophical problems. Course Requirements: There are two writing assignments and an exam. Intended Audience: No previous work in philosophy is assumed.

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ISBN: 9781439046944	Reason and Responsibility Readings in Some Basic Problems of Philosophy., Author: Joel Feinberg, Russ Shafer-Landau., Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co 14th ed. 2009
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