Timeroom: Spring 2023

Durham Liberal Arts :: Philosophy

PHIL 401 (01) - Introduction to Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 56398

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: Nina Windgaetter

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HS 201

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Special Topic: Introduction to Philosophy through Science Fiction

This course will introduce students to philosophy through science fiction. Science fiction and philosophy are deeply linked through their common use of thought experiments. Our main goal will be to motivate and explore philosophical questions by appeal to thought experiments from short stories, television episodes, and films.

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Philosophy

PHIL 401 (02) - Introduction to Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 56399

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): PHIL 401H, PHIL 401W

Attributes: Humanities(Disc)

Instructors: Nina Windgaetter

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	HS 201

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Special Topic: Introduction to Philosophy through Science Fiction

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Philosophy

PHIL 405 (01) - Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 56400

One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much BS. Most people are overconfident about their ability to avoid being taken in by it. This course aims to sharpen your BS detection skills and help you to diagnose errors in reasoning. You will learn how to check your (often unreliable) gut reactions, improve your critical thinking skills, and identify specious arguments across a range of topics.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery), Humanities(Disc)

Instructors: Timm Triplett

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HS 202

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Philosophy

PHIL 420 (01) - Introduction to Philosophy of Law and Justice

Intro to Phil of Law/Justice

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 54769

Introduction to debates regarding how ethical values relate to law and justice. Is justice universal or relative? Are laws making progress toward justice? How should we balance liberty and equality? Should freedom of speech be an absolute right? Does the state have too much power, or too little? Are laws applied fairly by police and the justice system? Why do we punish? What is the relationship between wealth, race, and justice? Discussion.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Humanities(Disc)

Instructors: Nicholas Smith

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HS 201

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Philosophy

PHIL 421 (01) - Philosophy and the Arts

Philosophy and the Arts

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 54040

Contemporary philosophic concerns and perspectives as reflected in one or more of the arts (literature, theatre, film, music, plastic art). Writing intensive.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): PHIL 421H

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Inquiry (Discovery), Fine&PerformingArts(Discovery)

Instructors: Matthew Dowd

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	TR	8:10am - 9:30am	HS 201

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Philosophy

PHIL 421 (02) - Philosophy and the Arts

Philosophy and the Arts

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 54041

Contemporary philosophic concerns and perspectives as reflected in one or more of the arts (literature, theatre, film, music, plastic art). Writing intensive.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): PHIL 421H

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Inquiry (Discovery), Fine&PerformingArts(Discovery)

Instructors: Matthew Dowd

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/24/2023	5/8/2023	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	HS 201

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