Apr 19, 2024  
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PHL 100/120 - Philosophical Conversations (Core/First-Year Seminar)

Three or Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters

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.