Philosophy 111 - Philosophical Questions

Spring
2021
02
4.00
Nishiten Shah
MW 12:30PM-01:50PM
Amherst College
PHIL-111-02-2021S
ONLI ONLI
npshah@amherst.edu

This is an introduction to philosophy that explores a range of issues pertaining to religious conviction, knowledge, mind, freedom, ethics, and value. This exploration will take place through critical engagement, via reflection, writing, and conversation, with written work – some classical, some contemporary – in the philosophical tradition.

Each section in the fall limited to 18 students. In the Fall 6 seats will be reserved for first-year students. Fall semester: Professor Hasan (both sections). Spring semester, limited to 18 students (both sections): Professor Shah and Leydon-Hardy.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.