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Philosophy and Ethics (PHIL2301 (UG19))

Term: Cohort Spring (Jan-Apr) 2020 (UNDG)

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  • M/W/F 3-4:00; T/Th 3:30-4:30
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  • Monday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Monday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Friday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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    Schedule

    Wed, 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM (1/15/2020 - 2/12/2020) Location: MAIN (Jackson-Moody Humanities 216 - Lecture - Discussion)
    Wed, 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM (1/15/2020 - 2/12/2020) Location:  ( - Lecture - Discussion)
    Wed, 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM (1/15/2020 - 2/12/2020) Location:  ( - Lecture - Discussion)
    Wed, 9:00 PM - 9:50 PM (1/15/2020 - 2/12/2020) Location:  ( - Lecture - Discussion)

    Description

    This course presents foundational and diverse perspectives on key issues engaged in philosophy and ethics. We compare thinkers from the East and West, the North and South, in order to highlight the unique qualities of each. We discuss, in a comparative fashion, central philosophers from many different periods of philosophy.Stressing primary texts, we consider the philosophers in their historical contexts, and discuss their answers to central philosophical issues such as the foundations of1) religion, 2) ethics, 3) reality, 4) knowledge, 5) individuality, and 6) freedom. Emphasis is placed on the challenge religious and philosophical diversity gives to belief retention. Offered Every Two Years REQUIREMENT: EBGL1301