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PHL 100/120 - Philosophical Conversations (Core/First-Year Seminar)

Three or Four Credits
Not Offered 2016-2017

An introduction to philosophical thinking primarily through dialogue. We will read classic dialogues by thinkers such as Plato, Buddha and Hume, and students will compose their own conversations about a variety of philosophical topics including the nature of morality, the prospect of life after death, the existence of God and whether we have free will.

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): PHL 120 is a First-Year Seminar and open to First-Year Students only.
When offered as PHL 100, for 3-credits, fulfills the Philosophy Cornerstone Requirement.
When offered as PHL 120, for 4-credits, fulfills the First-Year Seminar and Philosophy Cornerstone.