Problems in Philosophy

PHILOSOPHY 120F

Introduction to philosophical methods and concepts through an investigation of major issues in Western philosophy such as: what counts as knowledge; truth and belief; the existence of God; the mind-body problem; materialism and idealism; moral theory and concepts of justice. A range of historical and contemporary views on these issues will be considered. The aim of the course is to prepare students to think and write about philosophical problems on their own.
Course Attributes: EN H; BU Eth; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM; AR HT