Philosophy

Current Course Offerings

Winter 2023
No PHIL course(s) were found for W2023 term.
Winter 2023
No PHIL course(s) were found for W2023 term.
Winter 2023
No PHIL course(s) were found for W2023 term.
Winter 2023
No PHIL course(s) were found for W2023 term.
Winter 2023
No PHIL course(s) were found for W2023 term.
Winter 2023
No PHIL course(s) were found for W2023 term.

Courses Offered in Other Terms

PHIL211A

This course deals with the Presocratics; Socrates; Sophists. Recommended as preparation for CLST/PHIL 212 and PHIL 310.

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PHIL212A

Plato; Aristotle; selections from Hellenistic Philosophy. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310.

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PHIL310A

A study of Plato’s dialogues and his influence on subsequent philosophy.

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PHIL311A

An introduction to the thought of Aristotle, for students with some exposure to philosophy. Readings address Aristotle’s Ethics, Political theory, Natural science, Psychology and Metaphysics. No prerequisites.

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PHIL313

A survey of western European thought, in its social and cultural setting, from Augustine to the fourteenth century. Possible topics include: the interaction of Christianity and paganism; Augustine; Anselm; Abelard and the twelfth-century Renaissance; the influence of Islam; the rediscovery of Aristotle; Aquinas, Scotus; Ockham. No prerequisites, but some familiarity with philosophy or with classical or medieval studies is recommended. Cross listed as RELG 328.

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PHIL412

Advanced study of a Medieval philosopher, such as Aquinas, or a School. Prerequisite: PHIL 313.

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Winter 2023
No PHIL course(s) were found for W2023 term.