Riddles of Existence: An Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology
PHIL 233
Spring 2010
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01
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Philosophy, according to one of the earliest philosophers, Aristotle, begins in wonder. This course is an introduction to some central aspects of the world and of our lives that give rise to wonder. Specifically, we will begin a rigorous examination of the natures of reasoning, knowledge, identity, mind, body, time, freedom, morality, and beauty. |
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Essential Capabilities:
TBA
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (PHIL)(PHIL-Philosophy)(PHIL-Social Jus) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Classical and contemporary readings.
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Examinations and Assignments:
There will be one of or more of the following: in-class exams, take-home exams, short papers. |
| Instructor(s): Shieh,Sanford Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: DWNY113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 50 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 15 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 18 | 1st Ranked: 4 | 2nd Ranked: 4 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 7 |
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