Philosophy Syllabi as of 4/20/26
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Fall 2026
Syllabi may not be finalized. Below might be older versions.
If syllabi are not available during the add/drop period, please refer to the catalog for the course description.
PHIL introductory level courses are open to anyone who has not taken one previously.
Only first-year students are eligible to enroll in First Year Seminars (FYS) —
PHIL 1F - Intro: Classical and Contemporary Problems
PHIL 1G - Intro: Rationality and Religious Beliefs (WC)
PHIL 3 - FYS: The Meaning of Life(WC)
PHIL 5 - FYS: Human Nature (WC)
Check prerequisite requirements for the following intermediate level courses —
PHIL 15 — Kant: Critique of Pure Reason
PHIL 23 - Metaphysics
PHIL 27/CPSC 19 — Ethics and Technology
PHIL 40 - Semantics (WC)
PHIL 89 — Philosophy and Science Fiction(WC)
Seminars are open to JRs & SRs — preference is given to honors students taking for a preparation.
PHIL 101 — Moral Philosophy
PHIL 102 — Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 144 — Comparative Epistemology
