FA 2021 | PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

Fall 2021, Section 001

Instruction Mode: Section 001 is In Person (see other Sections below)

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

Department: LSA Philosophy

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Details

Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

Credit Exclusions:

No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in PHIL 181, 182, 202, 231, 232, or 297.

Repeatability:

May not be repeated for credit.

Meet Together Classes:

PHIL 101 - Intro to Phil, Section 002

Primary Instructor:

Joyce,James M

Start/End Date:

Full Term 8/30/21 - 12/10/21 (see other Sections below)

NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
For information on drop/add deadlines, see the Office of the Registrar and search Registration Deadlines.

Description

Phil 101 will provide an introduction to foundational topics drawn from many branches of philosophy. Through written work and discussion, the course also seeks to help students develop and improve their skills in critical reasoning and argumentative writing. Topics will be selected from among the following: determinism and free will, the nature of moral responsibility; arguments for and against the existence of God; skepticism about our knowledge of the material world; the nature of personal identity; the relationship between mind and body; egoism, altruism, and the nature of moral obligation; and the ethics of belief and nature of faith.

Course Requirements:

There will be two required papers and a midterm and cumulative final examination.

Intended Audience:

Schedule

PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

Section

Class Instruction Mode

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Schedule Listing

Section:

001 (LEC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

25855

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

9:00AM - 10:00AM

AUD D AH

8/30/21 - 12/10/21

Section:

002 (LEC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

25856

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

9:00AM - 10:00AM

AUD D AH

8/30/21 - 12/10/21

Section:

003 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

25857

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

10:00AM - 11:00AM

1632 CHEM

8/30/21 - 12/10/21

Section:

004 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

25858

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Y1 or Y2

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

10:00AM - 11:00AM

1632 CHEM

8/30/21 - 12/10/21

Section:

005 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

25859

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

4:00PM - 5:00PM

1405 EQ

8/30/21 - 12/10/21

Section:

006 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

25860

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Y1 or Y2

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

4:00PM - 5:00PM

1405 EQ

8/30/21 - 12/10/21

Section:

007 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

27238

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

10:00AM - 11:00AM

1636 CHEM

8/30/21 - 12/10/21

Section:

008 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

27239

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Y1 or Y2

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

10:00AM - 11:00AM

1636 CHEM

8/30/21 - 12/10/21

Section:

009 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

27240

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

5:00PM - 6:00PM

4153 USB

8/30/21 - 12/10/21

Section:

010 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

27241

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Y1 or Y2

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

5:00PM - 6:00PM

4153 USB

8/30/21 - 12/10/21

Textbooks/Other Materials

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Syllabi

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