Introduction to philosophy: the nature of logical thinking; the existence of God; the objectivity of values; the meaning of life; free will, determinism and responsibility; the relation between mind and body; immortality; the possibility of knowledge. This course is not intended for Majors. Precludes additional credit for FYSM 1208 (no longer offered), FYSM 1211 and PHIL 1000. Lectures three hours a week.
Introduction to philosophy: the nature of logical thinking; the existence of God; the objectivity of values; the meaning of life; free will, determinism and responsibility; the relation between mind and body; immortality; the possibility of knowledge. This course is not intended for Majors. Precludes additional credit for FYSM 1208 (no longer offered), FYSM 1211 and PHIL 1000. Lectures three hours a week.