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Philosophy Syllabi as of 1/13/25

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  • Syllabi may not be  up-to-date, faculty distribute the latest version of their syllabi during or before the first day of class. 
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Spring 2025

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 course description

PHIL introductory level courses are open to anyone who has not taken one previously,
only freshmen are eligible to enroll in First Year Seminars (FYS) - 
PHIL 1C  - Intro:  Truth and Desire (WC)
PHIL 1H - Intro:  Personal Identity & the Self (WC)
PHIL 6 - FYS:  Life, Mind and Consciousness
PHIL 8 - FYS:  Aesthetics and Power
 
Check prerequisite requirement for the following intermediate level courses -
PHIL 13 - Modern Philosophy
PHIL 18 -  Philosophy of Science
PHIL 20 - Plato
PHIL 35 - Environmental Ethics
PHIL 53 - Indian Philosophy

Seminars are open to JRs & SRs - preference given to honors students  taking for a preparation.
PHIL 118 - Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 121 - Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 139 - PEP