In this course, students will practice the skills involved in "critical thinking" - the process by which they develop and support their beliefs and evaluate the strength of arguments. Students will ...

Basic problems of philosophy and methods of philosophical thinking. Problems raised by science, morality, religion, politics, and art. Readings from classical and contemporary philosophers. Normally ...

Variable topic courses are those that change topic from term to term. Here, you will find the course descriptions for upcoming variable topic Philosophy courses offered by the department. Metaphysics: ...

How do we escape the momentum of a meaningless and frustrating quotidien existence? How do we expand our selves and achieve union with the greater universe? How do we free ourselves from being shadow ...

A general introduction to the problems and methods of philosophy drawing on classic and contemporary texts. Topics covered may include the existence of God and nature of religious belief, what it ...

Who are we, and why are we here? What is the nature of knowledge, truth, and justice? This concentration explores these and other enduring questions that form the basis of our shared humanity while ...

The American Philosophical Association recently profiled a course led by Jeremy Bendik-Keymer, professor of philosophy at the College of Arts and Sciences. Bendik-Keymer developed his “Good ...