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  • Introduction to Moral Philosophy

  • REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  • An introductory survey of ethical thought, covering such topics as the demands that morality makes, the justification of these demands, and our reasons for obeying them. Readings from both the historical and contemporary philosophical literature. Two lectures, one preceptorial.

     

  • Fee: $250.00

  • Instructor: Sarah McGrath

  • Capacity Remaining: -1

  • Semester Dates: 9/2/2025 - 12/4/2025 

  • Times: 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM

  • Sessions: 24

  • Days: Tu Th

  • Building: MCCOH

  • Room: McCosh Hall 46
 

  • Introductory Logic

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  • Logic is the study of the principles of valid reasoning. This course provides an introduction to symbolic logic, which studies the principles of valid reasoning from an abstract point of view--paying attention to the form of valid arguments rather than their subject matter. We will cover the basic concepts and principles of symbolic logic: validity, logical truth, truth-functional and quantificational inference, formal languages and formal systems, axiomatic and deductive proof procedures.

     

  • Fee: $250.00

  • Instructor: Hans Halvorson

  • Capacity Remaining: 9

  • Semester Dates: 9/8/2025 - 12/1/2025 

  • Times: 1:20 PM - 2:40 PM

  • Sessions: 12

  • Days: M

  • Building: FCHEM

  • Room: Frick Chemistry Laboratory B02
 

  • Philosophy and the Modern Mind

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  • An introduction to modern philosophy, from the Renaissance to the present, with careful study of works by Descartes, Hume, Kant, and others. Emphasis is placed upon the complex relations of philosophy to the development of modern science, the social and political history of the West, and man's continuing attempt to achieve a satisfactory worldview. 

     

  • Fee: $250.00

  • Instructor: Kimberly Brewer

  • Capacity Remaining: -2

  • Semester Dates: 9/3/2025 - 12/3/2025 

  • Times: 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Sessions: 24

  • Days: M W

  • Building: MCCOH

  • Room: McCosh Hall 28
 

  • Philosophy, Religion, and Existential Commitments

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  • The choice of a kind of life involves both fundamental commitments and day-to-day decisions. This course is interested in zooming out and zooming in: how should we adopt commitments, and how do we realize them in ordinary life? What is the purpose of life, and how can you fulfill it? Should you live by an overall narrative, or is your life just the sum of what you actually do? Are commitments chosen or given to you? Are the decisions we think of as high stakes important at all? When should you relinquish what you thought were your deepest commitments? What should you do when commitments clash?

     

  • Fee: $250.00

  • Instructor: Lara Buchak

  • Capacity Remaining: -2

  • Semester Dates: 9/3/2025 - 12/3/2025 

  • Times: 9:35 AM - 10:25 AM

  • Sessions: 24

  • Days: M W

  • Building: MCCOH

  • Room: McCosh Hall 10
 

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