PHIL 401 (01) - Introduction to Philosophy

PHIL 401 (01) - Introduction to Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy

Durham Liberal Arts::Philosophy
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 120 
Term:  Fall 2025 - Full Term (08/25/2025 - 12/08/2025)
CRN:  16168
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
This course gives a basic grounding in Philosophy. We explore enduring questions that we have all grappled with: Does God exist? Do we have free will? How can we lead fulfilling lives? No background in philosophy is needed, only an open and inquiring mind.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s):  PHIL 401H, PHIL 401W
Attributes:  Humanities(Disc)
Instructors:  Matthew Dowd

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/25/2025 12/8/2025 MWF 1:10pm - 2:00pm HS 210

Additional Course Details:

PHIL401-01 Intro to Philosophy Reason Being and Good Life Fall 2025

Booklist

Book Details
PERPETUAL PEACE+OTHER ESSAYS 83
by KANT Required
ISBN
978091514547 8
PUBLISHER
HACKETT
DISCOURSE ON INEQUALITY 84
by ROUSSEAU Required
ISBN
978014044439 1
PUBLISHER
PENG RAND