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PHIL 0150

Intro Western Phil Tradition

Introduction to the Western Philosophical Tradition
This course will introduce students to fundamental philosophical issues concerning the nature of reality (metaphysics), the possibility of knowledge (epistemology), and the nature of value (ethical theory) through a reading of a number of important primary texts of thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Kierkegaard, Mill, Nietzsche, and Freud. Cannot be taken by students with credit for PHIL 0151. 3 hrs. lect., 1 hr. disc.
Subject:
Philosophy
Department:
Philosophy
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
EUR PHL
Equivalent Courses:

Sections in Spring 2024

Spring 2024

PHIL0150A-S24 Lecture (Woodruff)
PHIL0150X-S24 Discussion (Woodruff)
PHIL0150Y-S24 Discussion (Woodruff)
PHIL0150Z-S24 Discussion (Woodruff)