Introduction to Philosophy: God, Ethics and Justice

Undergraduate

In this course, the student is introduced to philosophy through a series of shorter philosophical excerpts from a variety of authors and periods. The focus will be on three issues: whether a divine being exists, how to understand the nature of ethical standards, and what constitutes political justice. The goal throughout is to develop skills of critical analysis and self-expression, while coming to understand some of our culture’s most influential thinkers. Students may register for no more than 6h at the 1000-level.