This course explores fundamental questions regarding morality, justice, life’s meaning, or beauty. Questions covered may include: What makes a society just? Do we have obligations regarding what is right? What makes acts good? Are values merely relative? What makes something a work of art? Philosophy proceeds by the presentation and evaluation of reasons for alternative answers to fundamental questions and leads to improved critical, evaluative, and writing skills. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursNote: Students with credit for PHIL 110 may not take this course for credit.
This course explores fundamental questions regarding morality, justice, life’s meaning, or beauty. Questions covered may include: What makes a society just? Do we have obligations regarding what is right? What makes acts good? Are values merely relative? What makes something a work of art? Philosophy proceeds by the presentation and evaluation of reasons for alternative answers to fundamental questions and leads to improved critical, evaluative, and writing skills. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursNote: Students with credit for PHIL 110 may not take this course for credit.
