AP/PHIL1000 6.0 A: Introduction to Philosophy
Offered by: PHIL
Session
Fall 2020
Term
Y
Format
LECT
Instructor
Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite
An introduction to the basic issues and classic writers in the Western philosophical tradition. Areas such as ethics, metaphysics, theory of knowledge and logic will be surveyed by examining the writings of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes and Hume, as well as more modern writers. Course credit exclusion: GL/PHIL 1410 3.00 (prior to Winter 2014), GL/PHIL 1420 3.00 (prior to Fall 2013), GL/PHIL 1690 6.00.
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Professor Brian Huss
huss@yorku.ca
This course is an introduction to some central issues in Philosophy, including the existence of God, free will, ethical theories, metaethics, topics in political philosophy, the nature of the mind, and topics in philosophy of science. The course emphasizes the presentation and evaluation of arguments. The approach is topic-based, and not historical. (We will not start with ancient philosophy and then make our way through time to present-day philosophy. Rather, we will look at particular topics; readings might be very old or very contemporary.)
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Technical requirements for taking the course: Video lectures will be available on the Moodle site for students to view at their convenience. Tutorials will take place at their scheduled times via Zoom and are optional, though it is highly recommended that students attend tutorials. Written assignments (short papers) will be turned in via Moodle and timed quizzes will take place via Moodle’s interface.
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Times and locations: Please note that this is a course that depends on remote teaching and learning. There will be no in-person interactions or activities on campus.
Virtual office hours: TAs will be available on Zoom during the scheduled tutorial times to answer questions and can also be contacted via email. The instructor can also be contacted via email.
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