<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Historical introduction to Western philosophy based on classical texts dealing with major problems, related thematically and studied in chronological order: properties of rational argument, existence of God, problem of knowledge, nature of causality, relation between mind and body, possibility of justice, and others. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Philosophy

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College of Letters and Science

Philosophy is concerned with the big questions that face us all as conscious, reflective beings.

General Education — Philosophical & Linguistic Analysis (Arts & Humanities)

General Catalog

Historical Introduction to Philosophy

PHILOS 3

5 units