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Fall 2008

PHIL100: Introduction to Philosophy:

This course will provide an introduction to central themes and methods in western philosophy. We will consider a number of topics, including the existence of god, skepticism, and the possibility of free will. Readings will come from a variety of historical and contemporary sources.

PHIL100 Resources:
  • A preliminary syllabus is available here.
  • CRN: 12868

PHIL202: Philosophy of Psychology:
This course will cover classic and contemporary perspectives on the mind-body problem. We will use these to evaluate various theories and methods of scientific psychology, and their implications for understanding our ordinary, commonsense conceptions of the mental.

PHIL202 Resources:
  • A revised syllabus is available here.
  • Weekly assignments are here.
  • CRN: 23132
Previous Semesters

Spring 2008:

  • Philosophy 100: Introduction to Philosophy
  • Philosophy 202: Philosophy of Psychology

Fall 2007:

  • Philosophy 100: Introduction to Philosophy
  • Philosophy 532: Metaphysics: Functions and Parthood (Syllabus)

Spring 2007:

  • Philosophy 102: Introductory Logic (Syllabus)
  • Philosophy 534: Philosophy of Mind: Nonreductive Physicalism (Syllabus)

Fall 2006:

  • Philosophy 100: Introduction to Philosophy
  • Philosophy 404: Philosophy of Science: Scientific explanation (Syllabus)