Fall 2014

Philosophical Questions

Listed in: Philosophy, as PHIL-111

Formerly listed as: PHIL-11

Faculty

Daniel A. Koltonski (Section 02)
Nishiten Shah (Section 01)

Description

This is an introduction to philosophy that explores a range of issues pertaining to religious conviction, knowledge, mind, freedom, ethics, and value. This exploration will take place through critical engagement, via reflection, writing, and conversation, with written work – some classical, some contemporary – in the philosophical tradition.

Each section limited to 25 students.  Fall semester: Professor Shah and Visiting Professor Koltonski.  Spring semester: Professor George.

If Overenrolled: Allow everyone to register. Preference to first years and to those who attend first class.

Cost: $100.00 ?

PHIL 111 - L/D

Section 01
M 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM WEBS 220
W 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM WEBS 220

Section 02
Tu 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM WEBS 217
Th 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM WEBS 217

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

Section(s) ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
1 Introduction to Philosophy, 6th Edition - June 2012 Oxford University Press John Perry, Michael Bratman and John Martin Fischer, editors Required Text Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022