Introduction to Philosophy
Durham
Liberal Arts::Philosophy
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 120
Term:
Fall 2025
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Full Term (08/25/2025
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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.
Equivalent(s):
PHIL 401H,
PHIL 401W
Instructors:
Matthew Dowd
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/25/2025 | 12/8/2025 | MWF | 1:10pm - 2:00pm | HS 210 |
Additional Course Details:

Booklist
Book | Details |
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PERPETUAL PEACE+OTHER ESSAYS
83
by KANT
Required
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DISCOURSE ON INEQUALITY
84
by ROUSSEAU
Required
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