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Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 100
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of Philosophy. Topics such as the existence of God, the nature and scope of human knowledge, the relationship between mind and body, personal identity, free will, issues and problems in moral philosophy. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 and either or both PHIL 101 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1-2 | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:00 | Lopes, Dominic | ||||
| L01 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 | |||||
| L02 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | |||||
| L03 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | |||||
| L04 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | |||||
| L05 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 100
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of Philosophy. Topics such as the existence of God, the nature and scope of human knowledge, the relationship between mind and body, personal identity, free will, issues and problems in moral philosophy. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 and either or both PHIL 101 or PHIL 102.
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 100
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of Philosophy. Topics such as the existence of God, the nature and scope of human knowledge, the relationship between mind and body, personal identity, free will, issues and problems in moral philosophy. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 and either or both PHIL 101 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1-2 | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:00 | Lopes, Dominic | Section DescriptionContemporary philosophy explores key dimensions of the self. We’re creatures who love, who cultivate our aesthetic sensibilities, who yearn for meaning and detest boredom. We endeavour to see the world for what it is, respect each other as knowers, use science, and avoid bullshit. By the end of the year, you’ll have been introduced to the major branches of contemporary philosophy, and you’ll have learned to analyze and critique structures of reasoning, using them to upgrade your own thinking, especially as expressed in writing. | |||
| L01 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 | |||||
| L02 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | |||||
| L03 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | |||||
| L04 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | |||||
| L05 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 100
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of Philosophy. Topics such as the existence of God, the nature and scope of human knowledge, the relationship between mind and body, personal identity, free will, issues and problems in moral philosophy. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 and either or both PHIL 101 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1-2 | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:00 | Simchen, Ori | Section DescriptionThis course is a self-contained, year-long introduction to philosophy in the Western tradition. We will not follow a chronological order but will proceed thematically, covering material in the philosophy of religion, moral philosophy, epistemology, and metaphysics. We will discuss texts written by philosophers of the past, from antiquity to the 20th century. The material to be covered can be demanding, but students will have the opportunity to mull over and discuss the arguments and topics raised in lectures in their weekly discussion sections. | |||
| L01 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | |||||
| L02 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | |||||
| L03 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | |||||
| L04 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | |||||
| L05 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 100
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of Philosophy. Topics such as the existence of God, the nature and scope of human knowledge, the relationship between mind and body, personal identity, free will, issues and problems in moral philosophy. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 and either or both PHIL 101 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1-2 | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:00 | Lopes, Dominic | ||||
| L01 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | |||||
| L02 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | |||||
| L03 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | |||||
| L04 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | |||||
| L05 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 100
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of Philosophy. Topics such as the existence of God, the nature and scope of human knowledge, the relationship between mind and body, personal identity, free will, issues and problems in moral philosophy. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 and either or both PHIL 101 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1-2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:00 | Simchen, Ori | |||
| L01 | 1-2 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | ||||
| L03 | 1-2 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | ||||
| L04 | 1-2 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | ||||
| L02 | 1-2 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 100
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of Philosophy. Topics such as the existence of God, the nature and scope of human knowledge, the relationship between mind and body, personal identity, free will, issues and problems in moral philosophy. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 and either or both PHIL 101 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1-2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:00 | Simchen, Ori | |||
| L05 | 1-2 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | ||||
| L02 | 1-2 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | ||||
| L03 | 1-2 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | ||||
| L04 | 1-2 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Smithdeal, Matthew |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 11:00 | Simchen, Ori | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Kraal, Anders | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Friedell, David | ||||
| L01 | 1 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 | |||||
| L02 | 1 | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | |||||
| L03 | 1 | Discussion | F | 9:00 - 10:00 | |||||
| L04 | 1 | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | |||||
| L05 | 1 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W | 12:00 - 13:00 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionFor more information about this course, please check out Dr. Margolis' website. | |||
| 002 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Kraal, Anders | Section DescriptionThis course offers an overview of key ideas and arguments in Western philosophy, starting with the Ancient Greeks and moving on down the centuries to contemporary philosophers. We will pay special attention to the work of Descartes and Hume. COVID-19 notice: Lecture recordings will be posted on Canvas, you need not watch them live. | |||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 16:00 - 17:30 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionFor more information about this course, please check out Dr. Margolis' website. | |||
| L01 | 1 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 | |||||
| L02 | 1 | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | |||||
| L03 | 1 | Discussion | F | 9:00 - 10:00 | |||||
| L04 | 1 | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | |||||
| L05 | 1 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W | 12:00 - 13:00 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionPhilosophy challenges us with questions that are directed to our most basic intellectual assumptions and forces us to think hard about ourselves and our position in the world. With its focus on arguments, philosophy also brings clarity and rigour to matters that may otherwise seem inherently obscure and perplexing. Different instructors teach PHIL 101 in different ways. The approach I take doesn’t emphasize historical analysis and won’t touch on the many philosophical systems that are associated with the great philosophers of the past. Instead, the course will focus on a small number of philosophical problems and some important ways of thinking about them. Topics include: Does God exist? Do people have souls? Is there free will? Are there objective moral facts? Further information about this course can be located here: https://www.margolisphilosophy.com/teaching.html | |||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Kraal, Anders | Section DescriptionThe course offers an overview of Western Philosophy from its beginning up to the present. After a brief overview of Greco-Roman and Medieval Philosophy, we take a closer look at the ground-breaking writings of Descartes and Hume, which did much to pave the way for modern philosophy. We study how the questions they raised, and the ideas and arguments they offered, have been responded to by generations of philosophers down to the present day. Among questions discussed are: “What can we know?” “What ought we do?” and “What can we hope?” (and a plethora of more detailed questions that can be grouped under these three general questions). | |||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionPhilosophy challenges us with questions that are directed to our most basic intellectual assumptions and forces us to think hard about ourselves and our position in the world. With its focus on arguments, philosophy also brings clarity and rigour to matters that may otherwise seem inherently obscure and perplexing. Different instructors teach PHIL 101 in different ways. The approach I take doesn’t emphasize historical analysis and won’t touch on the many philosophical systems that are associated with the great philosophers of the past. Instead, the course will focus on a small number of philosophical problems and some important ways of thinking about them. Topics include: Does God exist? Do people have souls? Is there free will? Are there objective moral facts? Further information about this course can be located here: https://www.margolisphilosophy.com/teaching.html | |||
| L01 | 1 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 | |||||
| L02 | 1 | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | |||||
| L03 | 1 | Discussion | F | 9:00 - 10:00 | |||||
| L04 | 1 | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | |||||
| L05 | 1 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Henry, Aaron |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Edell, Celia | Section DescriptionThis course will introduce students to philosophy through the study of some of the most important works in the Western philosophical tradition, each paired with a contemporary public philosophy work to complement. We will consider questions of reality, personal identity, theories of morality, justice and oppression, and questions of sex, love, mortality, and meaning. |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Online | Lecture | T, Th | 13:00 - 16:00 | Heaton, Jasper | ||||
| L01 | Online | Discussion |
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 101
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 101.
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Sommerville, Brooks | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Emmett, Kelin | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 11:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen | ||||
| L01 | 2 | Discussion | W | 12:00 - 13:00 | |||||
| L02 | 2 | Discussion | W | 14:00 - 15:00 | |||||
| L03 | 2 | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | |||||
| L04 | 2 | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | |||||
| L05 | 2 | Discussion | F | 9:00 - 10:00 | |||||
| L06 | 2 | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 |
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Cheng, Chieh-ling |
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Crewe, Bianca | Section DescriptionThis course is intended as a general introduction to some of the methods, themes, and ideas at stake across three major philosophical traditions; in classical Greece, China, and India. These traditions introduce questions about how we should live (and die), about what is valuable and worthy of pursuit, about human nature, self-knowledge and self-deception. We will approach these questions with an eye to their relevance in the present day, for both contemporary philosophical debate and as tools for scrutinizing our own commitments and assumptions. Assessment will encourage skills central to the practice of philosophy: reading and understanding texts and their arguments, and conveying these in writing and discussion. |
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Crewe, Bianca | Section DescriptionThis course is intended as a general introduction to some of the methods, themes, and ideas at stake across three major philosophical traditions; in classical Greece, China, and India. These traditions introduce questions about how we should live (and die), about what is valuable and worthy of pursuit, about human nature, self-knowledge and self-deception. We will approach these questions with an eye to their relevance in the present day, for both contemporary philosophical debate and as tools for scrutinizing our own commitments and assumptions. Assessment will encourage skills central to the practice of philosophy: reading and understanding texts and their arguments, and conveying these in writing and discussion. |
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 13:00 - 16:00 | Heaton, Jasper | ||||
| L01 | In-Person | Discussion |
Introduction to Philosophy II
PHIL 102
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of philosophy. Topics such as morality, personal identity, free will and determinism, and the meaning of life. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 or PHIL 102.
Happiness
PHIL 104
keyboard_arrow_downWhat makes for deep, lasting happiness, joy, and wellbeing? Contemporary and classical works of philosophy and important debates in related fields such as psychology, economics, political theory, and sociology.
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 98A | A | Distance Education | Korolev, Alexandre |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Gilbert, David Robert | ||||
| 99A | A | Distance Education | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||||
| 99C | C | Distance Education | Korolev, Alexandre |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 98A | A | Distance Education | Korolev, Alexandre |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | Section DescriptionA basic introduction to logic and critical reasoning. Topics covered include the analysis of arguments and resolution of ambiguities; the study of fallacies; deductive validity and inductive strength of arguments; elementary classical propositional logic (syntax, semantics, proof theory); Aristotelian/Term logic; intro to non-classical logics (relevance, modal, many-valued logics), scientific reasoning, and issues in the philosophy of logic. Required Text: J. Woods, A. Irvine and D. Walton, Argument: Critical Thinking, Logic and the Fallacies, 2nd ed., Pearson Canada, 2004. Evaluation: Bi-weekly online small group discussions (worth 20% of the final grade), four remotely proctored online tests (10% each), and a cumulative online Proctorio final exam (40%). COVID-19 notice: This course is designed to accommodate students who might not be physically situated in Vancouver. All activities are online, including the remotely proctored tests and final exam. The lectures will be recorded and stored on the course website and could be downloaded to your own device, if needed. | |||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | Section DescriptionA basic introduction to logic and critical reasoning. Topics covered include the analysis of arguments and resolution of ambiguities; the study of fallacies; deductive validity and inductive strength of arguments; elementary classical propositional logic (syntax, semantics, proof theory); Aristotelian/Term logic; intro to non-classical logics (relevance, modal, many-valued logics), scientific reasoning, and issues in the philosophy of logic. Required Text: J. Woods, A. Irvine and D. Walton, Argument: Critical Thinking, Logic and the Fallacies, 2nd ed., Pearson Canada, 2004. Evaluation: Bi-weekly online small group discussions (worth 20% of the final grade), four remotely proctored online tests (10% each), and a cumulative online Proctorio final exam (40%). COVID-19 notice: For up-to-date information on the status of UBC's 2020W Term 2 courses, please refer to UBC's COVID-19 website. | |||
| 003 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Burkholder, Leslie | ||||
| 99A | A | Distance Education | Korolev, Alexandre | Section DescriptionA basic introduction to logic and critical reasoning. Topics covered include the analysis of arguments and resolution of ambiguities; the study of fallacies; deductive validity and inductive strength of arguments; elementary classical propositional logic (syntax, semantics, proof theory); Aristotelian/Term logic; intro to non-classical logics (relevance, modal, many-valued logics), scientific reasoning, and issues in the philosophy of logic. Required Text: J. Woods, A. Irvine and D. Walton, Argument: Critical Thinking, Logic and the Fallacies, 2nd ed., Pearson Canada, 2004. Evaluation: 10 small group online discussions (worth 20% of the final grade), 9 online quizzes – one for each course module (40%), and a cumulative online final exam (40%). COVID-19 notice: This course is designed to accommodate students who might not be physically situated in Vancouver. All activities are online, including the remotely proctored final exam. | |||||
| 99C | C | Distance Education | Korolev, Alexandre | Section DescriptionA basic introduction to logic and critical reasoning. Topics covered include the analysis of arguments and resolution of ambiguities; the study of fallacies; deductive validity and inductive strength of arguments; elementary classical propositional logic (syntax, semantics, proof theory); Aristotelian/Term logic; intro to non-classical logics (relevance, modal, many-valued logics), scientific reasoning, and issues in the philosophy of logic. Required Text: J. Woods, A. Irvine and D. Walton, Argument: Critical Thinking, Logic and the Fallacies, 2nd ed., Pearson Canada, 2004. Evaluation: 10 small group online discussions (worth 20% of the final grade), 9 online quizzes – one for each course module (40%), and a cumulative online final exam (40%). COVID-19 notice: This course is designed to accommodate students who might not be physically situated in Vancouver. All activities are online, including the remotely proctored final exam. |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 17:30 - 19:00 | Burkholder, Leslie | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 99A | A | Distance Education | Moore, Graham | ||||||
| 99C | C | Distance Education | Korolev, Alexandre |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Cotugno Iii, Albert | ||||
| 98A | 1-2 | Lecture | Korolev, Alexandre |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Burkholder, Leslie | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 99A | A | Lecture | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||||
| 99C | C | Lecture | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||||
| WLC | Waiting List |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Section DescriptionThis course introduces some key techniques for analyzing and evaluating arguments. Students will learn to identify the common errors in real-life arguments, be better at resolving ambiguities, and acquire basic proficiency in formal logic. | ||||
| 98A | 1-2 | Lecture | Korolev, Alexandre |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Henry, Aaron | ||||
| 99A | 1 | Lecture | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||||
| 99C | 2 | Lecture | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||||
| WL2 | 2 | Waiting List | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Henry, Aaron |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98A | Online | Lecture | Korolev, Alexandre |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
PHIL 120
keyboard_arrow_downTools for dealing with both everyday and more technical arguments and concepts. Analysis and resolution of confusions, ambiguities, and fallacies. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Chan, Irwin | |||
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 09:30 - 11:00 | Henry, Aaron | |||
| 99A | Online | Lecture | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||||
| 99C | Online | Lecture | Korolev, Alexandre |
Introduction to Scientific Reasoning
PHIL 125
keyboard_arrow_downHistorical and logical analysis of various types of scientific hypotheses and the data that support or undermine them. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Stephens, Christopher | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 17:30 - 19:00 | Burkholder, Leslie |
Introduction to Scientific Reasoning
PHIL 125
keyboard_arrow_downHistorical and logical analysis of various types of scientific hypotheses and the data that support or undermine them. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Van Der Berg, Servaas | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Section DescriptionCourse Description: What makes science trustworthy? What determines public trust in science? A common answer to these questions is "the scientific method." However, decades of research in philosophy of science, history of science, science and technology studies (STS), and related disciplines have cast into doubt many customary conceptions of the scientific method and the role of science in society. In this course, we will review this research. Our aim will be to complicate our understanding of science while also identifying new possible answers to the questions of trustworthiness and public trust. In the process, we will address a number of secondary questions, including the following: What distinguishes science from pseudoscience? In what sense is science objective? What determines scientific consensus? What is the purpose of science? Is there a tension between science and democracy? COVID-19 Notice: The course is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11:00 to 12:30 (PT). On Tuesdays, we won't meet. Instead, I'll release prerecorded video lessons for you to view at your convenience before each Thursday meeting. Thursday meetings will be synchronous and consist of interactive lessons and discussion. However, I won't take attendance or evaluate participation. So, why show up? First, interactive lessons and discussions will enhance your learning. Second, we may cover new material. Third, these meetings won't be recorded, both to encourage your attendance and to create a more relaxed environment for participation. This combination of synchronous and asynchronous components is my attempt to balance the flexibility of recorded lectures with the benefits of active learning, which are difficult to achieve asynchronously. Course Materials: You won't be required to purchase any materials for this course. You may, however, need to search for journal articles, magazine articles, and eBooks on the UBC Library website. | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 17:30 - 19:00 | Burkholder, Leslie |
Introduction to Scientific Reasoning
PHIL 125
keyboard_arrow_downHistorical and logical analysis of various types of scientific hypotheses and the data that support or undermine them. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Gillette, Kinley | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Crewe, Bianca | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 17:30 - 19:00 | Burkholder, Leslie |
Introduction to Scientific Reasoning
PHIL 125
keyboard_arrow_downHistorical and logical analysis of various types of scientific hypotheses and the data that support or undermine them. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98A | 1-2 | Lecture | Burkholder, Leslie |
Introduction to Scientific Reasoning
PHIL 125
keyboard_arrow_downHistorical and logical analysis of various types of scientific hypotheses and the data that support or undermine them. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 17:30 - 19:00 | Burkholder, Leslie | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Burkholder, Leslie |
Introduction to Scientific Reasoning
PHIL 125
keyboard_arrow_downHistorical and logical analysis of various types of scientific hypotheses and the data that support or undermine them. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Heaton, Jasper | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Burkholder, Leslie | ||||
| WL1 | 1 | Waiting List | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Korolev, Alexandre |
Introduction to Scientific Reasoning
PHIL 125
keyboard_arrow_downHistorical and logical analysis of various types of scientific hypotheses and the data that support or undermine them. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | |||
| 002 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Richardson, Alan Walter |
Introduction to Scientific Reasoning
PHIL 125
keyboard_arrow_downHistorical and logical analysis of various types of scientific hypotheses and the data that support or undermine them. This course is restricted to students with fewer than 90 credits.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Richardson, Alan Walter | |||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Richardson, Alan Walter |
Greek Philosophy I: Socrates and Plato
PHIL 211
keyboard_arrow_downThe Pre-Socratics; Socrates; Sophists; Plato. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Griffin, Michael |
Greek Philosophy I: Socrates and Plato
PHIL 211
keyboard_arrow_downThe Pre-Socratics; Socrates; Sophists; Plato. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Griffin, Michael | Section DescriptionThis course traces the early evolution of Ancient Greek philosophy, or the “love of wisdom” (philosophia), from its roots in the myths of Homer (c. 800 BCE) to the dialogues of Plato (429-347 BCE). We focus on the search for self-knowledge (gnōthi seauton), which Greek writers attributed to the Pythia, Oracle at Delphi. This thread will lead us to explore the powers attributed by the Pythia to the gods of Greek mythology, balanced by her emphasis on human freedom and responsibility. We’ll find these Delphic themes shaping the mathematical and musical models of nature and human life developed by early Mediterranean scientists; through literary depictions of the Pythia’s influence on early statecraft in Sparta and Athens; through the Socratic method of radical inquiry, inspired at Delphi; and through the insights of women like Aristoclea of Delphi, Diotima of Mantinea, and Perictione of Athens, respectively recognized as teachers of Pythagoras, Socrates, and Plato, and as sources for several of their distinctive views—self-examination, non-violence, sustainable local communities, gender equality in education and government, and the metaphysical theory of “Forms” or patterns underlying visible reality. These threads converge on Plato’s depiction of Socratic self-cultivation (epimeleia tou heautou), harmonizing rational inquiry and personal inspiration to seek the common interest of the individual and community: well-being (eudaimonia). COVID-19 notice: Each week, students are invited to attend at least one 50-minute, synchronous meeting online. Several alternative times will be made available, including one during the set calendar hour (1-2 PM PDT), and another keyed to timezone preferences. Synchronous attendance is optional but strongly encouraged. The platform for meetings will be determined closer to the term. Pre-recorded video lectures and additional readings will be posted weekly for review, supported by quizzes and group discussions, with guidance from the instructor and TAs. Discussions with the instructor, peers, reflective assignments, and drop-in office hours will also be available online. |
Greek Philosophy I: Socrates and Plato
PHIL 211
keyboard_arrow_downThe Pre-Socratics; Socrates; Sophists; Plato. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310. Credit will only be granted for one of PHIL 211, CLST 211 or AMNE 235.
Greek Philosophy I: Socrates and Plato
PHIL 211
keyboard_arrow_downThe Pre-Socratics; Socrates; Sophists; Plato. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310. Credit will only be granted for one of PHIL 211, CLST 211 or AMNE 235.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Griffin, Michael |
Greek Philosophy I: Socrates and Plato
PHIL 211
keyboard_arrow_downThe Pre-Socratics; Socrates; Sophists; Plato. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310. Credit will only be granted for one of PHIL 211, CLST 211 or AMNE 235. Equivalency: CLST211, AMNE235
Greek Philosophy I: Socrates and Plato
PHIL 211
keyboard_arrow_downThe Pre-Socratics; Socrates; Sophists; Plato. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310. Credit will only be granted for one of PHIL 211, CLST 211 or AMNE 235. Equivalency: CLST211, AMNE235
Greek Philosophy I: Socrates and Plato - GREEK PHIL I
PHIL 211A
keyboard_arrow_downThe Pre-Socratics; Socrates; Sophists; Plato. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Griffin, Michael |
Greek Philosophy II: Aristotle and After
PHIL 212
keyboard_arrow_downAristotle; selections from Hellenistic and Late Antique Philosophy. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Griffin, Michael |
Greek Philosophy II: Aristotle and After
PHIL 212
keyboard_arrow_downAristotle; selections from Hellenistic and Late Antique Philosophy. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Sommerville, Brooks |
Greek Philosophy II: Aristotle and After
PHIL 212
keyboard_arrow_downAristotle; selections from Hellenistic and Late Antique Philosophy. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310. Credit will only be granted for one of PHIL 212, CLST 212 or AMNE 236.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lecture |
Greek Philosophy II: Aristotle and After
PHIL 212
keyboard_arrow_downAristotle; selections from Hellenistic and Late Antique Philosophy. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310. Credit will only be granted for one of PHIL 212, CLST 212 or AMNE 236.
Greek Philosophy II: Aristotle and After - GREEK PHIL II
PHIL 212A
keyboard_arrow_downAristotle; selections from Hellenistic and Late Antique Philosophy. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Griffin, Michael | Section DescriptionThis course explores Greek and Roman philosophical movements after the life of Plato, during the Hellenistic period (323-31 BCE) and the later Roman Empire. We’ll investigate the ideas of Cynics, Aristotelians, Academic Skeptics, Stoics, and Neoplatonists, with a focus on reading later Stoics like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, Neoplatonists like Plotinus, and surviving evidence for several of the most influential women in later Greek philosophy, including Hipparchia and Hypatia.
These philosophers shared an interest in ‘philosophy as a way of life’, or how human beings can deploy philosophy as an instrument to live a happier life individually and benefit their community. At the same time, they differ on the goals of the philosophically lived life: should we strive for moderated joy, as the Epicureans suggest? Reasoned and socially constructive goodness, with the Stoics? Or a flight to a realm of pure ideas, with the Neoplatonists? Can we really become impervious to harm from affairs beyond our control—and should we even wish to be?
By juxtaposing the different schools’ answers to these questions with the Skeptics’ challenge that there are no answers, and reading the original sources carefully against the background of major movements and social changes in their time, we’ll try to better understand what motivated ancient philosophical movements and how they are understood and repurposed today. |
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 220
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Guindon, Bruno | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Smithdeal, Matthew | ||||
| 98A | A | Distance Education | Burkholder, Leslie | ||||||
| WLA | Waiting List |
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 220
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Bartha, Paul | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Gilbert, David Robert | ||||
| 003 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 004 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 005 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Ichikawa, Jonathan | ||||
| 006 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Aydede, Murat | ||||
| 99A | A | Distance Education | Gilbert, David Robert | ||||||
| 99C | C | Distance Education | Burkholder, Leslie |
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 220
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests.
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 220
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | Section DescriptionAn introduction to contemporary formal logic and reasoning. No formal prerequisites. Topics include symbolization and evaluating deductive arguments in sentential and predicate logic: natural language symbolization techniques; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity. Required Text: Virginia Klenk, Understanding Symbolic Logic, 5th edition, (Prentice-Hall, 2008). Available in bookstore. Evaluation:Bi-weekly online small group discussions (worth 20% of the final grade), four remotely proctored online tests (10% each), and a cumulative online Proctorio final exam (40%). COVID-19 notice: This course is designed to accommodate students who might not be physically situated in Vancouver. All activities are online, including the remotely proctored tests and final exam. The lectures will be recorded and stored on the course website and could be downloaded to your own device, if needed. | |||
| 002 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Van Der Berg, Servaas | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Burkholder, Leslie | ||||
| 004 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Aydede, Murat | ||||
| 005 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | Section DescriptionAn introduction to contemporary formal logic and reasoning. No formal prerequisites. Topics include symbolization and evaluating deductive arguments in sentential and predicate logic: natural language symbolization techniques; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity. Required Text: Virginia Klenk, Understanding Symbolic Logic, 5th edition, (Prentice-Hall, 2008). Available in bookstore. Evaluation: Bi-weekly online small group discussions (worth 20% of the final grade), four remotely proctored online tests (10% each), and a cumulative online Proctorio final exam (40%). COVID-19 notice: For up-to-date information on the status of UBC's 2020W Term 2 courses, please refer to UBC's COVID-19 website. | |||
| 007 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Gilbert, David Robert | ||||
| 009 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Ichikawa, Jonathan | Section DescriptionIntroduction to formal logic. Sentential and predicate logic (with identity), proof systems, introduction to metatheory. Primarily lecture-based. COVID-19 notice: Students can participate synchronically via live online lectures, or asynchronously by reviewing video. Where possible, synchronous participation is recommended. | |||
| 99A | A | Distance Education | Gilbert, David Robert | Section DescriptionCOVID-19 notice: This course will be entirely asynchronous (no live sessions) and almost completely self-paced. | |||||
| 99C | C | Distance Education | Burkholder, Leslie |
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 220
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests.
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 220
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 220 and PHIL 222.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Ichikawa, Jonathan | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Ichikawa, Jonathan | ||||
| 003 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Aydede, Murat | ||||
| 005 | Lecture | Section DescriptionThis course is an introduction to formal logic, both propositional and predicate logic including identity. It covers translation from natural language, truth tables, truth trees, and functions. We also consider the adequacy of the truth tree method. | |||||||
| 006 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Gilbert, David Robert | ||||
| 007 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Ichikawa, Jonathan | Section DescriptionAn introduction to formal (sentential and quantifier) logic. Students will learn to translate natural-language arguments into formal systems and evaluate their logical forms for validity. Emphasis on translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; proof systems up to relational predicate logic with identity. Also introductory metalogic, including proofs of soundness and completeness. Draft syllabus available at http://bit.ly/phil220 | |||
| 008 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 009 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Ichikawa, Jonathan | Section DescriptionAn introduction to formal (sentential and quantifier) logic. Students will learn to translate natural-language arguments into formal systems and evaluate their logical forms for validity. Emphasis on translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; proof systems up to relational predicate logic with identity. Also introductory metalogic, including proofs of soundness and completeness. Draft syllabus available at http://bit.ly/phil220 | |||
| 99A | 1 | Lecture | Burkholder, Leslie |
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 220
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 220 and PHIL 222.
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 220
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 220 and PHIL 222. Equivalency: PHIL 222
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Ichikawa, Jonathan | Section DescriptionAn introduction to formal (sentential and quantifier) logic. Students will learn to translate natural-language arguments into formal systems and evaluate their logical forms for validity. Emphasis on translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; proof systems up to relational predicate logic with identity. Also introductory metalogic, including proofs of soundness and completeness. This section is in-person; PHIL 220-007 is a hybrid version with the same material. Syllabus: http://bit.ly/phil220 | ||
| 007 | 2 | Hybrid | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Ichikawa, Jonathan | Section DescriptionAn introduction to formal (sentential and quantifier) logic. Students will learn to translate natural-language arguments into formal systems and evaluate their logical forms for validity. Emphasis on translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; proof systems up to relational predicate logic with identity. Also introductory metalogic, including proofs of soundness and completeness. This is a hybrid section, with synchronous online lectures and in-person exams. PHIL 220-006 is the same course material in a fully in-person format. Syllabus: http://bit.ly/phil220 | ||
| 002 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Aydede, Murat | Section DescriptionThis course will introduce the basic concepts and techniques of First-Order Predicate Logic. You can get a fairly good sense of the content of the course if you check the Table of Content from the textbook's website (we will try to cover the first 13 chapters -- with some sections skipped). | ||
| 008 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 09:30 - 11:00 | Ballarin, Roberta | |||
| 009 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Lopes, Dominic | |||
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 12:30 - 14:00 | Ballarin, Roberta | |||
| 004 | 1 | Hybrid | Lecture | M, W, F | 09:00 - 10:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | |||
| 003 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | |||
| 005 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Korolev, Alexandre |
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 220
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 220 and PHIL 222. Equivalency: PHIL 222
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98A | Online | Lecture | Korolev, Alexandre |
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 220
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 220 and PHIL 222. Equivalency: PHIL 222
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Richardson, Alan Walter | |||
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | ||||
| 002 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 12:30 - 14:00 | Gilbert, David | Section DescriptionLogic, broadly construed, is the study of reasoning. More specifically, it is the study of correct reasoning. What might we mean when we classify an argument as a "good" one? What makes one argument good and another poor? What do good arguments have in common? Formal logic aims to study these questions from a content-free perspective- by abstracting away from the specific meanings of particular sentences and arguments, and focusing instead on their underlying structures, one can obtain insights and characterizations far more general than those a afforded by case-by-case scrutiny. This course is an introduction to formal logic. In addition to obtaining a strong foundation in the syntax and semantics of propositional and predicate logic (up to, and including, identity), students will also be exposed to some basic metatheory, and those who successfully complete this course should find themselves well-equipped to enrol in upper-level logic courses where the focus is either philosophical or mathematical. | ||
| 005 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Bittner, Thomas | Section DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to the language and methods of contemporary symbolic logic. We will learn how to represent natural language statements and arguments in symbolic form and how to evaluate them using formal methods. Along the way, we will also stop to reflect on some of the properties of the formal language and methods and the significance of logic for other intellectual pursuits. Class meetings will be a mix of lecture, discussion, and workshop. We'll be doing lots of exercises both as homework and in class. | ||
| 006 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 09:30 - 11:00 | Ballarin, Roberta | |||
| 007 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Richardson, Alan Walter | |||
| 004 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | ||||
| 008 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Korolev, Alexandre | |||
| 009 | 1 | Hybrid | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 |
Symbolic Logic - SYMBOLIC LOGIC
PHIL 220A
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests.
Symbolic Logic - SYMBOLIC LOGIC
PHIL 220A
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests.
Symbolic Logic - SYMBOLIC LOGIC
PHIL 220A
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests.
Symbolic Logic - SYMBOLIC LOGIC
PHIL 220A
keyboard_arrow_downSentential and predicate logic. Translation from natural language; truth tables and interpretations; systems of natural deduction up to relational predicate logic with identity; alternative proof methods. Some sections may use computer-based materials and tests.
Enriched Symbolic Logic
PHIL 222
keyboard_arrow_downNaïve set theory, relations and functions, recursion and induction; Propositional and predicate logic; Symbolizations, semantics, and formal proof theory; Metatheory for propositional logic. Recommended for students interested in pursuing upper-level courses in logic or formal philosophy. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 220 and PHIL 222.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Enriched Symbolic Logic
PHIL 222
keyboard_arrow_downNaïve set theory, relations and functions, recursion and induction; Propositional and predicate logic; Symbolizations, semantics, and formal proof theory; Metatheory for propositional logic. Recommended for students interested in pursuing upper-level courses in logic or formal philosophy. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 220 and PHIL 222.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:30 | Gilbert, David | Section DescriptionLogic, broadly construed, is the study of reasoning. What might we mean when we classify an argument as a “good" one? What makes one argument good and another poor? What do good arguments have in common? Formal logic aims to study these questions from a content-free perspective: by abstracting away from the specific meanings of the particular sentences composing arguments - and focusing instead on their underlying structures - one can obtain insights and characterizations far more general than those afforded by case-by-case scrutiny. This course is an introduction to formal logic and the mathematics required to study it, as well as its philosophical motivations and underpinnings. The course will introduce students to naive set theory and use this mathematical apparatus to carefully define, and then study, the syntax, semantics, and proof theory of propositional and predicate logic. Metatheoretical results, such as the soundness, completeness, and compactness theorems will also be covered in detail for propositional logic. This course and PHIL 220 both focus on propositional and predicate logic. However, this course approaches these topics in a more rigorous way - introducing the mathematics required to do so - and also places greater emphasis on metatheoretical results than is common in PHIL 220. Students who wish to pursue upper-level courses in either logic or mathematical philosophy are recommended to take this course instead of PHIL 220. This is a fast-paced course. Please talk with the instructor as soon as possible if you are having any difficulties. |
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 230
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 2 | Lecture | M, W | 19:00 - 22:00 | Smolkin, Doran |
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 230
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Chan, Yu Shing | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Russell, Joseph Paul |
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 230
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 2 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W | 19:00 - 22:00 | Pearson, Phyllis |
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 230
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 230
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 230
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 230
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 230
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | 2 | Online | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Ayars, Alisabeth | |||
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:00 | Ayars, Alisabeth | |||
| L06 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 15:00 - 16:00 | ||||
| L01 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | ||||
| L03 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | ||||
| L05 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 | ||||
| L04 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | ||||
| L02 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | ||||
| L08 | Other Distance Mode | Discussion |
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 230
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 230
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedke, Matthew | |||
| 003 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 16:00 - 17:00 | Verkerk, Willow | |||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Prueitt, Cat | Section DescriptionThis course will draw on early Sanskrit Buddhist and Hindu ethical theories to provide frameworks for how to think about ethics. Ethics in these traditions is deeply concerned with how we become the kinds of people who act well in the world, for the benefit of both ourselves and for others. We'll ask about how it's even possible to know what's right, the link between how we see the world and how we act well or poorly within it, the nature of compassion, and the extent to which suffering can or can't be alleviated for creatures like us. | ||
| L01 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | ||||
| L03 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | ||||
| L06 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | ||||
| L02 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | ||||
| L04 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | ||||
| L05 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | ||||
| L93 | Other Distance Mode | Discussion | |||||||
| L92 | Other Distance Mode | Discussion |
Introduction to Ethics - INTRO TO ETHICS
PHIL 230A
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Ethics - INTRO TO ETHICS
PHIL 230A
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Ethics - INTRO TO ETHICS
PHIL 230A
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Ethics - INTRO TO ETHICS
PHIL 230A
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of obligation and value; moral reasoning; normative ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Contemporary Moral Issues
PHIL 235
keyboard_arrow_downMoral issues such as life and death decisions, paternalism, markets, animal welfare, technology, and global justice.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Sommerville, Brooks |
Contemporary Moral Issues
PHIL 235
keyboard_arrow_downMoral issues such as life and death decisions, paternalism, markets, animal welfare, technology, and global justice.
Contemporary Moral Issues
PHIL 235
keyboard_arrow_downMoral issues such as life and death decisions, paternalism, markets, animal welfare, technology, and global justice.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Ahmad, Rana | ||||
| WL1 | 1 | Waiting List | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 |
Contemporary Moral Issues
PHIL 235
keyboard_arrow_downMoral issues such as life and death decisions, paternalism, markets, animal welfare, technology, and global justice.
Contemporary Moral Issues
PHIL 235
keyboard_arrow_downMoral issues such as life and death decisions, paternalism, markets, animal welfare, technology, and global justice.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Ahmad, Rana |
Contemporary Moral Issues - CONTEMP MORAL IS
PHIL 235A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral issues such as life and death decisions, paternalism, markets, animal welfare, technology, and global justice.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 17:00 - 18:30 | Ahmad, Rana |
Contemporary Moral Issues - CONTEMP MORAL IS
PHIL 235A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral issues such as life and death decisions, paternalism, markets, animal welfare, technology, and global justice.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Ahmad, Rana |
Introduction to Epistemology
PHIL 240
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Introduction to Epistemology
PHIL 240
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Friedell, David | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 11:00 | Kraal, Anders | ||||
| L01 | 2 | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | |||||
| L02 | 2 | Discussion | Th | 13:00 - 14:00 | |||||
| L03 | 2 | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | |||||
| L04 | 2 | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | |||||
| L05 | 2 | Discussion | Th | 12:00 - 13:00 |
Introduction to Epistemology
PHIL 240
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Epistemology
PHIL 240
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Epistemology
PHIL 240
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Tilton, Emily |
Introduction to Epistemology
PHIL 240
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Epistemology
PHIL 240
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Gillette, Kinley | Section DescriptionWhat are the limits of knowledge? What makes knowledge possible? How does knowledge function in society? To address these questions, we’ll discuss a variety of topics, including ancient Greek skepticism, modern skepticism, Kantian epistemology, relativized knowledge, the epistemology of science, “thinking for yourself,” marginalized knowledge, and the epistemology of democracy. Class sessions will consist of synchronous online lectures and discussions. |
Introduction to Epistemology
PHIL 240
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Epistemology
PHIL 240
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 11:00 | Stephens, Christopher | Section DescriptionPhil 240 is an introduction to philosophical issues about the nature of knowledge and evidence (epistemology). In our everyday lives, we often claim that we know or have good reasons to believe many things – that Vancouver is near the Pacific Ocean, that 2 + 2 = 4, that Orcas are mammals, that the sun will rise tomorrow, and so on. We will begin the course by thinking about common sense principles that provide support for these claims. We will then consider the status of epistemic relativism, the view that the kinds of reasons we give for our beliefs are only justified relative to a culture or perhaps even to an individual. Are there equally good “ways of knowing”? We will consider objections to epistemic relativism. Next, we will turn our attention to philosophical skepticism. Philosophical skeptics doubt or deny that we have knowledge or justification of various sorts. Some deny that we know anything at all, while other skeptics maintain that you don’t have very much knowledge. We will spend a lot of time thinking about arguments for and against various kinds of philosophical skepticism. How can you tell that you’re not dreaming as you read this, or that you’re not currently in a Matrix? Are our beliefs about the future justified? We will also spend some time doing applied epistemology. Epistemological issues arise in a number of areas of philosophy. We’ll examine some of these, including design arguments for the existence of God. We’ll also look at the relationship between epistemology and morality. What should you make of the fact that if you were raised in a different country or with a different family, you might well have very different moral or political beliefs? We’ll also think about some epistemological issues about conspiracy theories. Are they always irrational? Why are people disposed to believe them? What is the role of trust in our epistemic lives? Students will be evaluated by weekly small group activities (in their discussion sections), as well as essays and a final exam. | ||
| 003 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Lukits, Stefan | Section DescriptionPHIL 240 is an introduction to philosophical issues concerning the nature of knowledge and justification. Our goal is to understand the work of the contemporary epistemologist Amia Srinivasan. On the way there, we will pick up the basic tool box of epistemology and learn about justified true belief, Gettier cases, standpoint epistemology, and the internalism versus externalism debate. | ||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Mole, Christopher | Section DescriptionThis course will provide an introduction to three branches of philosophical thinking that are concerned with questions about what we can know, and how. In the first part of the course we will consider the idea that experience of the world plays an indispensable role in grounding knowledge of it. In the second part of the course we will consider questions about the extent to which it is and is not possible to know about the minds of other people. In the third part of the course we will consider the philosophical significance of the broader social contexts of our knowledge sharing and generating practices. Readings in all three parts of the course will be drawn from a variety of sources, some recent, and some historical. The objectives of the course will include giving students training in the articulation of their own philosophical arguments and ideas. Assessments will include two in-class exercises (20%), one short and one longer writing assignment (30%), and a final examination (50%). | ||
| 004 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | ||||
| L02 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | ||||
| L01 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | ||||
| L04 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | ||||
| L93 | Other Distance Mode | Discussion | |||||||
| L92 | Other Distance Mode | Discussion | |||||||
| L94 | Other Distance Mode | Discussion |
Introduction to Epistemology - INTRO TO EPISTOM
PHIL 240A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Epistemology - INTRO TO EPISTOM
PHIL 240A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Epistemology - INTRO TO EPISTOM
PHIL 240A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Epistemology - INTRO TO EPISTOM
PHIL 240A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in epistemology such as skepticism, truth, justification, a priori and a posteriori knowledge. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 250 or PHIL 150.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W | 13:00 - 16:00 | Multiple instructors | InstructorsHeaton, Jasper | Markovic, Jelena |
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 250 or PHIL 150.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Heckman, Ian | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 |
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 250 or PHIL 150.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W | 13:00 - 16:00 |
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 250 or PHIL 150.
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 250 or PHIL 150.
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 250 or PHIL 150.
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 250 or PHIL 150.
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 250 or PHIL 150.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Henry, Aaron | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Jewell, Alexandra | ||||
| WL2 | Waiting List |
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 250 or PHIL 150.
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation.
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation.
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation.
Minds and Machines
PHIL 250
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | ||||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 |
Science and Society in the Contemporary World
PHIL 260
keyboard_arrow_downAn introduction to the historical development, conceptual foundations, and cultural significance of contemporary science. Themes will vary from year to year.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 8:00 - 9:30 | Brain, Robert | ||||
| L01 | 1 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Brain, Robert | ||||
| L03 | 1 | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Brain, Robert | ||||
| L04 | 1 | Discussion | Th | 9:30 - 10:30 | Brain, Robert |
Science and Society in the Contemporary World
PHIL 260
keyboard_arrow_downAn introduction to the historical development, conceptual foundations, and cultural significance of contemporary science. Themes will vary from year to year.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Brain, Robert | ||||
| L01 | 1 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Brain, Robert | ||||
| L03 | 1 | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Brain, Robert | ||||
| L04 | 1 | Discussion | Th | 11:00 - 12:00 | Brain, Robert |
Science and Society in the Contemporary World
PHIL 260
keyboard_arrow_downAn introduction to the historical development, conceptual foundations, and cultural significance of contemporary science. Themes will vary from year to year.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 11:00 | Brain, Robert | ||||
| L01 | 1 | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Brain, Robert | ||||
| L02 | 1 | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Brain, Robert | ||||
| L03 | 1 | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Brain, Robert |
Science and Society in the Contemporary World
PHIL 260
keyboard_arrow_downAn introduction to the historical development, conceptual foundations, and cultural significance of contemporary science. Themes will vary from year to year. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 260 or HIST 260. Equivalency: HIST 260.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L03 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Brain, Robert | |||
| L01 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Brain, Robert | |||
| L02 | 1 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Brain, Robert | |||
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 11:00 | Brain, Robert |
Science and Society in the Contemporary World
PHIL 260
keyboard_arrow_downAn introduction to the historical development, conceptual foundations, and cultural significance of contemporary science. Themes will vary from year to year. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 260 or HIST 260. Equivalency: HIST 260.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Brain, Robert | |||
| L91 | Other Distance Mode | Discussion |
Science and Society in the Contemporary World - SCIE & SOCIETY
PHIL 260A
keyboard_arrow_downAn introduction to the historical development, conceptual foundations, and cultural significance of contemporary science. Themes will vary from year to year.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 11:00 | Kojevnikov, Alexei | ||||
| L01 | 1 | Discussion | Th | 11:00 - 12:00 | Kojevnikov, Alexei | ||||
| L02 | 1 | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Kojevnikov, Alexei | ||||
| L03 | 1 | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Kojevnikov, Alexei |
The Philosophy of Plato
PHIL 310
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Plato's dialogues and his influence on subsequent philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Sommerville, Brooks |
The Philosophy of Plato
PHIL 310
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Plato's dialogues and his influence on subsequent philosophy.
The Philosophy of Plato
PHIL 310
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Plato's dialogues and his influence on subsequent philosophy. PHIL/CLST 211 or AMNE 235 and PHIL/CLST 212 or AMNE 236 are recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Heckman, Ian |
The Philosophy of Plato
PHIL 310
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Plato's dialogues and his influence on subsequent philosophy. PHIL/CLST 211 or AMNE 235 and PHIL/CLST 212 or AMNE 236 are recommended.
The Philosophy of Plato
PHIL 310
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Plato's dialogues and his influence on subsequent philosophy. PHIL/CLST 211 or AMNE 235 and PHIL/CLST 212 or AMNE 236 are recommended.
The Philosophy of Plato
PHIL 310
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Plato's dialogues and his influence on subsequent philosophy. PHIL/CLST 211 or AMNE 235 and PHIL/CLST 212 or AMNE 236 are recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Verkerk, Willow |
The Philosophy of Plato - PHILOSOPHY PLATO
PHIL 310A
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Plato's dialogues and his influence on subsequent philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Sommerville, Brooks |
The Philosophy of Aristotle
PHIL 311
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Aristotle's writings and his influence on subsequent philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Sommerville, Brooks |
The Philosophy of Aristotle
PHIL 311
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Aristotle's writings and his influence on subsequent philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Sommerville, Brooks |
The Philosophy of Aristotle
PHIL 311
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Aristotle's writings and his influence on subsequent philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lecture |
The Philosophy of Aristotle
PHIL 311
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Aristotle's writings and his influence on subsequent philosophy. Recommended pre-requisite: PHIL 310.
The Philosophy of Aristotle - PHILOSOPHY ARIST
PHIL 311A
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Aristotle's writings and his influence on subsequent philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Sommerville, Brooks |
The Philosophy of Aristotle - PHILOSOPHY ARIST
PHIL 311A
keyboard_arrow_downA study of Aristotle's writings and his influence on subsequent philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Berryman, Sylvia | Section DescriptionAristotle stands beside Plato as one of the dominant figures of ancient Greek philosophy and its legacy. His philosophical system offers new answers to problems of continuity through change; causation and the fundamental principles of the natural world; the nature of living beings; the soul, perceiving and thinking; and the goal of human life. In this course, we will approach Aristotle as a systematic thinker studying nature and human nature and with far-reaching ideas about how to live. |
Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 313
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of Western European thought from Augustine to the 14th century. Possible topics and authors include: Augustine; Abelard; the influence of Islam; the rediscovery of Aristotle; Aquinas; Scotus; Ockham.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 313
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of Western European thought from Augustine to the 14th century. Possible topics and authors include: Augustine; Abelard; the influence of Islam; the rediscovery of Aristotle; Aquinas; Scotus; Ockham.
Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 313
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of Western European thought from Augustine to the 14th century. Possible topics and authors include: Augustine; Abelard; the influence of Islam; the rediscovery of Aristotle; Aquinas; Scotus; Ockham.
Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 313
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of Western European thought from Augustine to the 14th century. Possible topics and authors include: Augustine; Abelard; the influence of Islam; the rediscovery of Aristotle; Aquinas; Scotus; Ockham.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 313
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of Western European thought from Augustine to the 14th century. Possible topics and authors include: Augustine; Abelard; the influence of Islam; the rediscovery of Aristotle; Aquinas; Scotus; Ockham.
Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 313
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of Western European thought from Augustine to the 14th century. Possible topics and authors include: Augustine; Abelard; the influence of Islam; the rediscovery of Aristotle; Aquinas; Scotus; Ockham. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 313 and RELG 328. Equivalency: RELG 328
Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 313
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of Western European thought from Augustine to the 14th century. Possible topics and authors include: Augustine; Abelard; the influence of Islam; the rediscovery of Aristotle; Aquinas; Scotus; Ockham. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 313 and RELG 328. Equivalency: RELG 328
Philosophy in the 17th Century
PHIL 314
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 17th-century philosophy from Bacon to Leibniz, including the writings of Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Philosophy in the 17th Century
PHIL 314
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 17th-century philosophy from Bacon to Leibniz, including the writings of Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
Philosophy in the 17th Century
PHIL 314
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 17th-century philosophy from Bacon to Leibniz, including the writings of Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
Philosophy in the 17th Century
PHIL 314
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 17th-century philosophy from Bacon to Leibniz, including the writings of Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Amijee, Fatema |
Philosophy in the 17th Century
PHIL 314
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 17th-century philosophy from Bacon to Leibniz, including the writings of Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
Philosophy in the 17th Century
PHIL 314
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 17th-century philosophy from Bacon to Leibniz, including the writings of Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Amijee, Fatema |
Philosophy in the 17th Century
PHIL 314
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 17th-century philosophy from Bacon to Leibniz, including the writings of Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
Philosophy in the 17th Century
PHIL 314
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 17th-century philosophy from Bacon to Leibniz, including the writings of Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Amijee, Fatema |
Philosophy in the 17th Century - PHIL 17TH CENT
PHIL 314A
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 17th-century philosophy from Bacon to Leibniz, including the writings of Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
Philosophy in the 17th Century - PHIL 17TH CENT
PHIL 314A
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 17th-century philosophy from Bacon to Leibniz, including the writings of Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
Philosophy in the 18th Century
PHIL 315
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 18th-century philosophy from Locke to Kant, including the writings of Berkeley, Rousseau, and Hume. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Schabas, Margaret |
Philosophy in the 18th Century
PHIL 315
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 18th-century philosophy from Locke to Kant, including the writings of Berkeley, Rousseau, and Hume. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Amijee, Fatema |
Philosophy in the 18th Century
PHIL 315
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 18th-century philosophy from Locke to Kant, including the writings of Berkeley, Rousseau, and Hume. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Amijee, Fatema |
Philosophy in the 18th Century
PHIL 315
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 18th-century philosophy from Locke to Kant, including the writings of Berkeley, Rousseau, and Hume. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
Philosophy in the 18th Century
PHIL 315
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 18th-century philosophy from Locke to Kant, including the writings of Berkeley, Rousseau, and Hume. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Amijee, Fatema |
Philosophy in the 18th Century - PHIL 18TH CENT
PHIL 315A
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 18th-century philosophy from Locke to Kant, including the writings of Berkeley, Rousseau, and Hume. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
Philosophy in the 18th Century - PHIL 18TH CENT
PHIL 315A
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 18th-century philosophy from Locke to Kant, including the writings of Berkeley, Rousseau, and Hume. The influence of science and religion on philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Philosophy After 1800
PHIL 316
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 19th and 20th century philosophy. May include Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Mill, Meinong, Brentano, the British Idealists, Russell, and Moore. Social and political currents in 19th century philosophical thought.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Philosophy After 1800
PHIL 316
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 19th and 20th century philosophy. May include Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Mill, Meinong, Brentano, the British Idealists, Russell, and Moore. Social and political currents in 19th century philosophical thought.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Kraal, Anders | Section DescriptionThis term we study three major works of the major 19th Century philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883), Beyond Good and Evil (1886), and The Genealogy of Morals (1887). COVID-19 notice: For up-to-date information on the status of UBC's 2020W Term 2 courses, please refer to UBC's COVID-19 website. 2020/12/17: Additional seats have been added to this section! Register here. |
Philosophy After 1800
PHIL 316
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 19th and 20th century philosophy. May include Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Mill, Meinong, Brentano, the British Idealists, Russell, and Moore. Social and political currents in 19th century philosophical thought.
Philosophy After 1800
PHIL 316
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 19th and 20th century philosophy. May include Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Mill, Meinong, Brentano, the British Idealists, Russell, and Moore. Social and political currents in 19th century philosophical thought.
Philosophy After 1800
PHIL 316
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 19th and 20th century philosophy. May include Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Mill, Meinong, Brentano, the British Idealists, Russell, and Moore. Social and political currents in 19th century philosophical thought.
Philosophy After 1800 - PHIL AFTER 1800
PHIL 316A
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 19th and 20th century philosophy. May include Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Mill, Meinong, Brentano, the British Idealists, Russell, and Moore. Social and political currents in 19th century philosophical thought.
Philosophy After 1800 - PHIL AFTER 1800
PHIL 316A
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of 19th and 20th century philosophy. May include Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Mill, Meinong, Brentano, the British Idealists, Russell, and Moore. Social and political currents in 19th century philosophical thought.
Logic: Metatheory and Computability
PHIL 320
keyboard_arrow_downContinuation of PHIL 220. A system of deduction for predicate logic is selected for further study. Completeness of this system and other metatheoretic results are proved. Other topics include computability, recursive function theory, incompleteness and decidability.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Logic: Metatheory and Computability
PHIL 320
keyboard_arrow_downContinuation of PHIL 220. A system of deduction for predicate logic is selected for further study. Completeness of this system and other metatheoretic results are proved. Other topics include computability, recursive function theory, incompleteness and decidability.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Logic: Metatheory and Computability
PHIL 320
keyboard_arrow_downContinuation of PHIL 220. A system of deduction for predicate logic is selected for further study. Completeness of this system and other metatheoretic results are proved. Other topics include computability, recursive function theory, incompleteness and decidability.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Logic: Metatheory and Computability
PHIL 320
keyboard_arrow_downContinuation of PHIL 220. A system of deduction for predicate logic is selected for further study. Completeness of this system and other metatheoretic results are proved. Other topics include computability, recursive function theory, incompleteness and decidability. Recommended pre-requisite: one of PHIL 220, PHIL 222. PHIL 222 is recommended.
Logic: Metatheory and Computability
PHIL 320
keyboard_arrow_downContinuation of PHIL 220. A system of deduction for predicate logic is selected for further study. Completeness of this system and other metatheoretic results are proved. Other topics include computability, recursive function theory, incompleteness and decidability. Recommended pre-requisite: one of PHIL 220, PHIL 222. PHIL 222 is recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Korolev, Alexandre |
Logic: Metatheory and Computability - META AND COMP
PHIL 320A
keyboard_arrow_downContinuation of PHIL 220. A system of deduction for predicate logic is selected for further study. Completeness of this system and other metatheoretic results are proved. Other topics include computability, recursive function theory, incompleteness and decidability.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Logic: Metatheory and Computability - META AND COMP
PHIL 320A
keyboard_arrow_downContinuation of PHIL 220. A system of deduction for predicate logic is selected for further study. Completeness of this system and other metatheoretic results are proved. Other topics include computability, recursive function theory, incompleteness and decidability.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Induction, Decision and Game Theory
PHIL 321
keyboard_arrow_downFormal methods relevant to probabilistic and inductive reasoning. Decision theory, game theory, axiomatic probability theory and its interpretations, belief dynamics, simulation and modelling.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Korolev, Alexandre |
Induction, Decision and Game Theory
PHIL 321
keyboard_arrow_downFormal methods relevant to probabilistic and inductive reasoning. Decision theory, game theory, axiomatic probability theory and its interpretations, belief dynamics, simulation and modelling.
Induction, Decision and Game Theory
PHIL 321
keyboard_arrow_downFormal methods relevant to probabilistic and inductive reasoning. Decision theory, game theory, axiomatic probability theory and its interpretations, belief dynamics, simulation and modelling.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Stephens, Christopher | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Korolev, Alexandre |
Induction, Decision and Game Theory
PHIL 321
keyboard_arrow_downFormal methods relevant to probabilistic and inductive reasoning. Decision theory, game theory, axiomatic probability theory and its interpretations, belief dynamics, simulation and modelling. Recommended pre-requisite: one of PHIL125, PHIL 220, PHIL 222 or instructor permission.
Induction, Decision and Game Theory
PHIL 321
keyboard_arrow_downFormal methods relevant to probabilistic and inductive reasoning. Decision theory, game theory, axiomatic probability theory and its interpretations, belief dynamics, simulation and modelling. Recommended pre-requisite: one of PHIL125, PHIL 220, PHIL 222 or instructor permission.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Korolev, Alexandre | |||
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Stephens, Christopher | Section DescriptionWhat makes a decision rational? In this course we will examine two different approaches to this question: decision theory and game theory. Decision theory is analyzes the decision making of an individual under various degrees of ignorance about the outcomes of the agent's choices. Game theory is used to analyze decisions in which the outcomes of an agent's decision are determined in part by what other agents do. Decision and game theory are studied and used in a wide variety of areas, including economics, statistics, business, evolutionary biology, psychology, political science, mathematics, computer science and philosophy. Although we will have occasion to discuss examples from some of these areas, the primary emphasis will be on philosophical issues. This means that we will focus on the conceptual foundations of decision and game theory, with special attention given to certain puzzles such as Newcomb's paradox and the Prisoner's Dilemma. We will develop theories of both rational belief and rational action. We will also spend time thinking about the applications of these theories to various areas of philosophy, including social and ethical problems. Students will be evaluated by problem sets, weekly in-class exercises, a term paper, a midterm and final exam. Although Phil 120 or Phil 220 is listed as a prerequisite, neither course is required. Students should, however, have some degree of mathematical sophistication. That is, you should feel comfortable with basic algebra, probability and logic. If you have taken introductory courses in mathematics, economics or computer science, that is sufficient background for this course. Please see me if you have any questions about whether you have the appropriate background. |
Induction, Decision and Game Theory - INDUCTION & DECN
PHIL 321A
keyboard_arrow_downFormal methods relevant to probabilistic and inductive reasoning. Decision theory, game theory, axiomatic probability theory and its interpretations, belief dynamics, simulation and modelling.
Induction, Decision and Game Theory - INDUCTION & DECN
PHIL 321A
keyboard_arrow_downFormal methods relevant to probabilistic and inductive reasoning. Decision theory, game theory, axiomatic probability theory and its interpretations, belief dynamics, simulation and modelling.
Modal Logic
PHIL 322
keyboard_arrow_downLogic of the modal operators "It is necessary that" and "It is possible that." Possible-world semantics and a method of derivation for this logic.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Modal Logic
PHIL 322
keyboard_arrow_downLogic of the modal operators "It is necessary that" and "It is possible that." Possible-world semantics and a method of derivation for this logic.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Gilbert, David Robert | Section DescriptionCOVID-19 notice: Scheduled meeting times will be utilized to discuss the course material, go over proofs, and provide a live forum in which students can ask questions. Most students will probably find these interactive meetings the best way to learn the required material. However, attendance at these sessions will not be required (though it is strongly encouraged). |
Modal Logic
PHIL 322
keyboard_arrow_downLogic of the modal operators "It is necessary that" and "It is possible that." Possible-world semantics and a method of derivation for this logic.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Modal Logic - MODAL LOGIC
PHIL 322A
keyboard_arrow_downLogic of the modal operators "It is necessary that" and "It is possible that." Possible-world semantics and a method of derivation for this logic.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Modal Logic - MODAL LOGIC
PHIL 322A
keyboard_arrow_downLogic of the modal operators "It is necessary that" and "It is possible that." Possible-world semantics and a method of derivation for this logic.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Gilbert, David Robert | Section DescriptionSimply put, modal logic is the logic of necessity and possibility. Modal logic extends classical logic through the addition of the operators it is possible that and it is necessary that, allowing us to study the logical relationships between propositions containing these modalities. This course will be an introduction to modal logic. Topics will include the syntax and semantics of propositional and quanti_ed modal logic, as well as important metatheoretic results. Depending on time, we may also talk about non-normal modal logics and/or systems of epistemic, temporal, or deontic logic. Prerequisite: PHIL220. |
Non-Classical Logics
PHIL 323
keyboard_arrow_downOne or more of conditional logic, deontic logic, epistemic logic, many-valued logic, systems of belief dynamics.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Non-Classical Logics
PHIL 323
keyboard_arrow_downOne or more of conditional logic, deontic logic, epistemic logic, many-valued logic, systems of belief dynamics.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Gilbert, David Robert | Section DescriptionCOVID-19 notice: Scheduled meeting times will be utilized to discuss the course material, go over proofs, and provide a live forum in which students can ask questions. Most students will probably find these interactive meetings the best way to learn the required material. However, attendance at these sessions will not be required (though it is strongly encouraged). |
Non-Classical Logics
PHIL 323
keyboard_arrow_downOne or more of conditional logic, deontic logic, epistemic logic, many-valued logic, systems of belief dynamics.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Gilbert, David Robert | ||||
| WL1 | 2 | Waiting List | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Non-Classical Logics
PHIL 323
keyboard_arrow_downOne or more of conditional logic, deontic logic, epistemic logic, many-valued logic, systems of belief dynamics. Recommended pre-requisite: one of PHIL 220, PHIL 222. PHIL 222 is recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 15:30 - 17:00 | Gilbert, David | Section DescriptionThis course is about logics that alter or supplement classical logic (the standardpropositional and predicate logics with which you are familiar from PHIL220). Inparticular, we will discuss modal logic, intuitionistic logic, relevant logic, many-valuedlogics, paraconsistent logic, and (hopefully) several others. Our focus will be onunderstanding the philosophical motivations for such systems while also considering the technical details of their proof theories and semantics. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to
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Non-Classical Logics - NON-CLASS LOGICS
PHIL 323A
keyboard_arrow_downOne or more of conditional logic, deontic logic, epistemic logic, many-valued logic, systems of belief dynamics.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Non-Classical Logics - NON-CLASS LOGICS
PHIL 323A
keyboard_arrow_downOne or more of conditional logic, deontic logic, epistemic logic, many-valued logic, systems of belief dynamics.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Gilbert, David Robert | Section DescriptionThis course is about logics that alter or supplement classical logic (the standard propositional and predicate logics with which you are familiar from PHIL220). In particular, we will discuss modal logic, intuitionistic logic, relevant logic, many-valued logics, paraconsistent logic, and (hopefully) several others. Our focus will be on understanding the philosophical motivations for such systems while also considering the technical details of their proof theories and semantics. |
Philosophy of Logic
PHIL 324
keyboard_arrow_downFundamental concepts and methods of logic; the logistic method, syntax and semantics; the conditional; entailment; consequence; modal logic; problems concerning extensionality and intentionality. Frege's distinction between sense and reference; Russell's theory of definite descriptions; Tarski's definition of truth. Recommended pre-requisite: one of PHIL 220, PHIL 222. PHIL 222 is recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 15:30 - 17:00 | Simchen, Ori |
Philosophy of Language I
PHIL 326
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical discussion of language, meaning, and communication. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 326 or PHIL 425.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Ballarin, Roberta |
Philosophy of Language I
PHIL 326
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical discussion of language, meaning, and communication. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 326 or PHIL 425.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Ballarin, Roberta |
Philosophy of Language I
PHIL 326
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical discussion of language, meaning, and communication.
Philosophy of Language I
PHIL 326
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical discussion of language, meaning, and communication. Prerequisite: At least one of LING 201/PHIL 220/PHIL 222, plus 6 additional credits of PHIL/LING at the 200-level or above.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 15:30 - 17:00 | Simchen, Ori | |||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Ballarin, Roberta |
Philosophy of Language I
PHIL 326
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical discussion of language, meaning, and communication. Prerequisite: At least one of LING 201/PHIL 220/PHIL 222, plus 6 additional credits of PHIL/LING at the 200-level or above.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 14:00 - 15:30 | Alford-duguid, Dominic |
Philosophy of Language I - PHIL LANGUAGE 1
PHIL 326A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical discussion of language, meaning, and communication. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 326 or PHIL 425.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Alford-duguid, Dominic |
Philosophy of Language I - PHIL LANGUAGE 1
PHIL 326A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical discussion of language, meaning, and communication. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 326 or PHIL 425.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Dodd, Jordan Roy | Section DescriptionThis course is an advanced introduction to the philosophy of language. In Unit 1, we will survey a number of major theories in the philosophy of language. These theories are attempts to answer some of the core questions in the philosophy of language, such as: What is the function of language? What gives the meaning of any particular word? What is it for a linguistic expression to have meaning? The purpose of Unit 1 is for you to get a solid grounding in many of the centrepieces of research in the philosophy of language. In Unit 2, we will read essays on topics that, in various ways, take us beyond the questions that occupied us in Unit 1. For example, we will look at a question about language in thought (‘What is the role of language in thought?’), a question about figurative speech (‘Do metaphors do something different in kind from literal utterances?’), some questions about linguistic diversity (‘Do linguistic universals exist?’, ‘What consequences does this have for theories of the nature of language?’), and a question about humour (‘What are the rules of the comedic roast?’). The purpose of Unit 2 is for you to get a good sense of the range of research that comprises and connects with the philosophy of language."
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| WL1 | Waiting List |
Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 330
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of political and legal obligation and authority, legal reasoning, society and the state. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Beatty, John Henry | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Emmett, Kelin |
Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 330
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of political and legal obligation and authority, legal reasoning, society and the state. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Beatty, John Henry | Section DescriptionPerhaps the most fundamental concept of political philosophy is “authority.” In the process of pursuing this central topic, we will also consider a number of related issues, including social contract theory, democratic theory, anarchism, liberalism, and justice. Readings will include classic and contemporary sources. We will also consider real life exercises (and abuses) of authority, along with some empirical studies, as sources of philosophical questions and to illustrate philosophical points. COVID-19 notice: during 2020W Term 1, the course (lectures and discussions) will be taught entirely online, and asynchronously (with some synchronous options). | |||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Brownlee, Kimberley |
Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 330
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of political and legal obligation and authority, legal reasoning, society and the state. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 |
Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 330
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of political and legal obligation and authority, legal reasoning, society and the state. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 330
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of political and legal obligation and authority, legal reasoning, society and the state. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Brownlee, Kimberley | Section DescriptionThis course will explore the case for and against resorting to civil disobedience in response to the climate crisis. It will study whether we have a general moral duty to follow the law, whether we can have duties sometimes to disobey the law (even in liberal democracies), whether certain people - such as doctors or scientists - have special duties to engage in climate activism, and whether legal defenses of deep belief or necessity apply to civilly disobedient climate activism. |
Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 330
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of political and legal obligation and authority, legal reasoning, society and the state. Readings in classic and contemporary texts. Prerequisite: PHIL 230 is strongly recommended.
Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 330
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of political and legal obligation and authority, legal reasoning, society and the state. Readings in classic and contemporary texts. Prerequisite: PHIL 230 is strongly recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen | Section DescriptionThis course offers an introduction to some of the main themes and prominent authors in Western political philosophy and theory. Political philosophy sits uneasily between ethics (roughly: theorizing about what it is right or good to do) and empirical social science (roughly: how individuals, groups, and institutions actually operate). Political philosophy tells us how we should organize society but also requires some mastery of a number of empirical disciplines, such as history, economics, psychology, sociology, and decision theory. As a result of this course, students should gain an appreciation for what philosophy can and cannot achieve in thinking about some of the fundamental concepts that underlie and guide much political discussion and debate, and how these arguments relate to some everyday issues in the world around us. Although Western political philosophy has its origins in Ancient Greece and Rome and in the Judeo-Christian teachings of the Old and New Testaments, we will start from a very quick survey of thinkers from the early modern period (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Bentham, Mill and Marx) who generated much of the canon of Western political thought. Our main focus will be on relatively recent writings by notable scholars of the last 50 years, organized around a series of central topics: justice, equality, democracy, and the place of property and the market in political philosophy. Along the way, we will take note of some of the broader political programs which offer systematic answers to the sorts of problems covered in this course. These include liberalism, libertarianism, republicanism, communism, and communitarianism. | ||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Bedke, Matthew |
Social and Political Philosophy - SOCL POL PHIL
PHIL 330A
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of political and legal obligation and authority, legal reasoning, society and the state. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Social and Political Philosophy - SOCL POL PHIL
PHIL 330A
keyboard_arrow_downTheories of political and legal obligation and authority, legal reasoning, society and the state. Readings in classic and contemporary texts.
Business and Professional Ethics
PHIL 331
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 331 or PHIL 434.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98A | A | Distance Education | Ahmad, Rana |
Business and Professional Ethics
PHIL 331
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 331 or PHIL 434.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 2 | Lecture | Th | 17:00 - 20:00 | Ahmad, Rana | ||||
| 99A | A | Distance Education | Ahmad, Rana | ||||||
| 99C | C | Distance Education | Ahmad, Rana |
Business and Professional Ethics
PHIL 331
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 331 or PHIL 434.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98A | A | Distance Education | Ahmad, Rana |
Business and Professional Ethics
PHIL 331
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 331 or PHIL 434.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 2 | Lecture | Th | 17:00 - 20:00 | Ahmad, Rana | ||||
| 99A | A | Distance Education | Ahmad, Rana | ||||||
| 99C | C | Distance Education | Ahmad, Rana |
Business and Professional Ethics
PHIL 331
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 331 or PHIL 434.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98A | 1-2 | Lecture | Ahmad, Rana |
Business and Professional Ethics
PHIL 331
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 17:00 - 18:00 | Chan, Irwin | Section DescriptionOverview Contrary to popular belief, “profit maximization” is not the only thing that matters in business. Ethics also matter, and people are beginning to recognize this. Businesses involve other parties whose interests are at stake, e.g. employees, business collaborators, competitors, suppliers, local communities, and so on. Businesses nowadays cannot and should not ignore the interests of relevant stakeholders but should take them into consideration when making business decisions. This course encourages you to take a broader view of business. It aims to develop your ability to recognize and think about the interests of all relevant stakeholders, to solve business problems in light of their interests, and to make business decisions in ethically informed ways. We will begin with a discussion of a few ethical theories and two theories of the nature of the firm. Knowledge of these theories will enable us to identify ethically relevant factors and make ethical evaluations/decisions when dealing with problems in business. We will then apply these theories to various topics such as deception in business, women in business, and treatment of employees. We will also discuss plenty of case studies throughout the term and apply the theories that we have learnt to analyze and evaluate these cases. Most importantly, we will practice using these theories to take the interests of all relevant stakeholders into consideration when analyzing and making ethically informed decisions to solve the problems in these cases. Learning Objectives At the end of the course, successful students will be able to: (1) explain the relevance of ethics to business in terms of the topics covered in this course; (2) apply ethical theories to identify ethically relevant factors; (3) make ethically informed business decisions by taking into account the interests of all relevant stakeholders. | |||
| 99A | 1 | Lecture | Ahmad, Rana | ||||||
| 99C | 2 | Lecture | Ahmad, Rana | ||||||
| WLA | 1 | Waiting List | Ahmad, Rana | ||||||
| WLC | 2 | Waiting List | Ahmad, Rana |
Business and Professional Ethics
PHIL 331
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98A | 1-2 | Lecture | Ahmad, Rana | Section DescriptionMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation. | |||||
| WLA | 1-2 | Waiting List |
Business and Professional Ethics
PHIL 331
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, whistle blowing and self-regulation.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 99A | Online | Lecture | Ahmad, Rana | ||||||
| 99C | Online | Lecture | Ahmad, Rana | ||||||
| 902 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 17:00 - 18:00 | Chan, Irwin | Section DescriptionOverview Contrary to popular belief, "profit maximization" is not the sole determinant in business. Business activities involve various parties whose interests are at stake, including employees, business collaborators, competitors, suppliers, local communities, and more. In this context, ethics should undoubtedly play a significant role. Additionally, assuming that individuals, whether in business or other aspects of life, are solely driven by financial gain is both inaccurate and dismissive. The majority of people value and are motivated by ethical principles. In today’s world, businesses cannot and should not overlook the concerns of relevant stakeholders; rather, they should carefully consider these concerns when making business decisions. This course encourages you to adopt a broader perspective on business. Its objective is to cultivate your ability to recognize and consider the interests of all relevant stakeholders, find creative solutions to business challenges while considering these interests, and make business decisions that are guided by ethical considerations. We will start with a discussion of several ethical theories and two theories concerning the nature of firms. Being familiar with these theories will enable us to identify ethically relevant factors and make ethical evaluations/decisions when addressing business problems. Then, we will apply these theories to various topics such as deception in business, women in business, and employee treatment. Throughout the term, we will extensively analyze case studies and apply the acquired theories to analyse these cases. Most importantly, we will practice using these theories to incorporate the concerns of all relevant stakeholders when analyzing and making ethically informed decisions to resolve the challenges presented by these cases. Learning Objectives At the end of the course, successful students will be able to: (1) explain the relevance of ethics to business in terms of the topics covered in this course; (2) apply ethical theories to identify ethically relevant factors; (3) make business decisions that are both creative and ethically informed, while considering the interests of all relevant stakeholders. | ||
| 903 | 1 | Online | Lecture | T, Th | 17:00 - 18:30 | Edell, Celia | Section DescriptionThis course explores some of the major questions of applied ethics as they relate to the world of work and business: What is the social responsibility of a business? What counts as exploitation in the job market? When and why is transparency important for ethical business? Does advertising create demand rather than serve consumer needs? Do our traditional moral standards continue to apply in a world of changing technology? What duties do businesses owe to the environment? How much loyalty do we owe our employers? The course concludes on a personal level: What is success? What role should work play in your life? The course will take place on Zoom. Students will be assessed via quizzes and case study analyses. |
Business and Professional Ethics
PHIL 331
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, whistle blowing and self-regulation.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98A | Online | Lecture | Ahmad, Rana |
Business and Professional Ethics
PHIL 331
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, whistle blowing and self-regulation.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Online | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | ||||
| 902 | 2 | Hybrid | Lecture | T, Th | 17:00 - 18:00 | Chan, Irwin | |||
| 99A | Online | Lecture | Ahmad, Rana | ||||||
| 99C | Online | Lecture | Ahmad, Rana |
Business and Professional Ethics - BUS & PROF ETHIC
PHIL 331A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 331 or PHIL 434.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98A | A | Distance Education | Ahmad, Rana |
Business and Professional Ethics - BUS & PROF ETHIC
PHIL 331A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 331 or PHIL 434.
Business and Professional Ethics - BUS & PROF ETHIC
PHIL 331A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 331 or PHIL 434.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98A | 1-2 | Lecture | Ahmad, Rana |
Business and Professional Ethics - BUS & PROF ETHIC
PHIL 331A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems in contemporary business and professional practice, general moral theory, the law, and policy formation. Corporate social and environmental responsibility, employee rights, preferential hiring and affirmative action programs, conflicts of interest, advertising, "whistle blowing" and self-regulation. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 331 or PHIL 434.
Environmental Ethics
PHIL 332
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the context of human relationships to nature and to non-human living things, considered in terms of both general moral theory and policy formation. Topics include moral standing, animal rights, obligations to future generations, pollution, hazardous materials, the depletion of natural resources and the treatment of non-human living things. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 332 or PHIL 435.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Ahmad, Rana | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | W | 15:00 - 18:00 | Beatty, John Henry |
Environmental Ethics
PHIL 332
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the context of human relationships to nature and to non-human living things, considered in terms of both general moral theory and policy formation. Topics include moral standing, animal rights, obligations to future generations, pollution, hazardous materials, the depletion of natural resources and the treatment of non-human living things. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 332 or PHIL 435.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M | 17:00 - 20:00 | Ahmad, Rana | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | W | 15:00 - 18:00 | Beatty, John Henry |
Environmental Ethics
PHIL 332
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the context of human relationships to nature and to non-human living things, considered in terms of both general moral theory and policy formation. Topics include moral standing, animal rights, obligations to future generations, pollution, hazardous materials, the depletion of natural resources and the treatment of non-human living things.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | W | 15:00 - 18:00 | Beatty, John Henry | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | Th | 17:00 - 20:00 | Ahmad, Rana |
Environmental Ethics
PHIL 332
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the context of human relationships to nature and to non-human living things, considered in terms of both general moral theory and policy formation. Topics include moral standing, animal rights, obligations to future generations, pollution, hazardous materials, the depletion of natural resources and the treatment of non-human living things.
Environmental Ethics
PHIL 332
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the context of human relationships to nature and to non-human living things, considered in terms of both general moral theory and policy formation. Topics include moral standing, animal rights, obligations to future generations, pollution, hazardous materials, the depletion of natural resources and the treatment of non-human living things.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Online | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 15:30 | Gillette, Kinley |
Environmental Ethics
PHIL 332
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the context of human relationships to nature and to non-human living things, considered in terms of both general moral theory and policy formation. Topics include moral standing, animal rights, obligations to future generations, pollution, hazardous materials, the depletion of natural resources and the treatment of non-human living things.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 1 | Hybrid | Lecture | M, W | 17:00 - 18:00 | Chan, Irwin | |||
| 902 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T | 17:00 - 20:00 | Ahmad, Rana |
Environmental Ethics - ENVIROMNTL ETHIC
PHIL 332A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the context of human relationships to nature and to non-human living things, considered in terms of both general moral theory and policy formation. Topics include moral standing, animal rights, obligations to future generations, pollution, hazardous materials, the depletion of natural resources and the treatment of non-human living things. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 332 or PHIL 435.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Ahmad, Rana | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | W | 15:00 - 18:00 | Beatty, John Henry |
Environmental Ethics - ENVIROMNTL ETHIC
PHIL 332A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the context of human relationships to nature and to non-human living things, considered in terms of both general moral theory and policy formation. Topics include moral standing, animal rights, obligations to future generations, pollution, hazardous materials, the depletion of natural resources and the treatment of non-human living things. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 332 or PHIL 435.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | Th | 17:00 - 20:00 | Ahmad, Rana | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | Ahmad, Rana |
Bio-Medical Ethics
PHIL 333
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 333 or PHIL 433.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 13:00 - 16:00 | Guindon, Bruno | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W | 13:00 - 16:00 | Smolkin, Doran | ||||
| 98A | A | Distance Education | Smolkin, Doran |
Bio-Medical Ethics
PHIL 333
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 333 or PHIL 433.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Chan, Yu Shing | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Chan, Yu Shing | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Burkholder, Leslie | ||||
| 004 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Friedell, David | ||||
| 99A | A | Distance Education | Smolkin, Doran | ||||||
| 99B | A | Distance Education | Smolkin, Doran | ||||||
| 99C | C | Distance Education | Smolkin, Doran |
Bio-Medical Ethics
PHIL 333
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 333 or PHIL 433.
Bio-Medical Ethics
PHIL 333
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 333 or PHIL 433.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Burkholder, Leslie | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 17:30 - 19:00 | Burkholder, Leslie | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Chan, Irwin | ||||
| 004 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Chan, Irwin | ||||
| 99A | A | Distance Education | Smolkin, Doran | ||||||
| 99B | A | Distance Education | Smolkin, Doran | ||||||
| 99C | C | Distance Education | Smolkin, Doran | ||||||
| 99D | C | Distance Education | Smolkin, Doran |
Bio-Medical Ethics
PHIL 333
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 333 or PHIL 433.
Bio-Medical Ethics
PHIL 333
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required.
Bio-Medical Ethics
PHIL 333
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 17:00 - 20:00 | Chan, Irwin | Section DescriptionThis course delves into in-depth discussions of topics including drug legalization, euthanasia, and abortion. Throughout the term, there will be plenty of case study discussions, enabling you to apply your knowledge and thinking skills to analyze practical problems. | |||
| 98A | 1-2 | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | Section DescriptionThis course delves into in-depth discussions of topics including drug legalization, euthanasia, and abortion. Throughout the term, there will be plenty of case study discussions, enabling you to apply your knowledge and thinking skills to analyze practical problems. | |||||
| 98B | 1-2 | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | Section DescriptionThis course delves into in-depth discussions of topics including drug legalization, euthanasia, and abortion. Throughout the term, there will be plenty of case study discussions, enabling you to apply your knowledge and thinking skills to analyze practical problems. |
Bio-Medical Ethics
PHIL 333
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99A | Online | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | Section DescriptionIs euthanasia morally permissible? Under what conditions, if any, should | |||||
| 99C | Online | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | ||||||
| 99D | Online | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | ||||||
| 99B | Online | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | Section DescriptionIs euthanasia morally permissible? Under what conditions, if any, should | |||||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 18:00 - 19:00 | Chan, Irwin | Section DescriptionOverview Health policy has a profound impact on different aspects of our lives, such as our well-being, finances, life goals, and how we relate to ourselves and others. What makes health policies desirable? And how should we decide which health policy to adopt? This course approaches these questions from both ethical and practical perspectives. It aims to develop your ability to make ethically and practically informed judgements on healthcare issues based on relevant and reliable information, realistic understanding of the situation, and sound reasoning. This course delves into in-depth discussions of drug legalization and abortion. Throughout the term, there will be plenty of case study discussions, enabling you to apply your knowledge and thinking skills to analyze practical problems. Some of the topics discussed in this course may be emotionally challenging (e.g. addiction and mental illness). Remember to be gentle with yourself and others. Do not hesitate to seek support if you need it. There are plenty of resources available (e.g. https://students.ubc.ca/health). Learning Objectives At the end of the course, successful students will be able to: (1) explain, compare, and apply various ethical theories to analyze and evaluate health care issues; (2) present arguments, raise objections, and reply to objections in a clear and logical manner; (3) make ethical judgements based on relevant and reliable information, realistic understanding of the situation, and sound reasoning; (4) explain the relevance of ethics to healthcare policy in terms of the topics covered in this course. | ||
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Hadley, Jade | Section DescriptionHealth policy has a profound impact on different aspects of our lives, such as our well-being, finances, life goals, and how we relate to ourselves and others. What makes health policies desirable? And how should we decide which health policy to adopt? This course approaches these questions from an ethical perspective and aims to develop your ability to identify morally relevant factors and make ethical judgements on healthcare issues. This course begins with an introduction to various ethical theories applied to various health care issues. It delves into in-depth discussions of topics such as drug legalization, euthanasia, and abortion. Throughout the term, there will be plenty of case study discussions, enabling you to apply your knowledge and thinking skills to analyze problems. |
Bio-Medical Ethics
PHIL 333
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98B | Online | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | Section DescriptionThis online (asynchronous) course is delivered entirely over Canvas. It begins with a brief examination of the nature of arguments and philosophical methodology, followed by a more detailed critical examination of some leading normative ethical theories. We then turn to a careful examination of some moral problems in health care. Likely topics include autonomy, valid consent, and the role for medical paternalism; MAiD (medical assistance in dying); abortion; access to health care; professional responsibilities and the use of alternative medications; and the justified rules for triage in emergency situations. No background in philosophy is presupposed. But because the class is entirely online, and because the course is mostly text-based, students should be self-motivated to learn. Course requirements include participation in weekly online discussion boards, two 2,000-word papers, and a comprehensive, open-book, final exam (written remotely during the university's final exam period). Students are supported in their learning with weekly Zoom office hours, occasional video lectures, guidelines for writing the term papers, offers to meet on Zoom with the TAs or professor to review rough drafts of papers. | |||||
| 98A | Online | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | Section DescriptionThis online (asynchronous) course is delivered entirely over Canvas. It begins with a brief examination of the nature of arguments and philosophical methodology, followed by a more detailed critical examination of some leading normative ethical theories. We then turn to a careful examination of some moral problems in health care. Likely topics include autonomy, valid consent, and the role for medical paternalism; MAiD (medical assistance in dying); abortion; access to health care; professional responsibilities and the use of alternative medications; and the justified rules for triage in emergency situations. No background in philosophy is presupposed. But because the class is entirely online, and because the course is mostly text-based, students should be self-motivated to learn. Course requirements include participation in weekly online discussion boards, two 2,000-word papers, and a comprehensive, open-book, final exam (written remotely during the university's final exam period). Students are supported in their learning with weekly Zoom office hours, occasional video lectures, guidelines for writing the term papers, offers to meet on Zoom with the TAs or professor to review rough drafts of papers. |
Bio-Medical Ethics
PHIL 333
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 1 | Hybrid | Lecture | M, W | 18:00 - 19:00 | Chan, Irwin | Section DescriptionHealth policy shapes important aspects of our lives—including our well-being, financial security, life choices, and relationships. But what makes a health policy desirable? And how should we decide which policies to adopt? This course focusses on two topics: drug policy and euthanasia, exploring how such issues may impact your and other people’s lives and how policy decisions should be made. The case study discussions throughout the term will give you plenty of opportunities to apply theoretical insights to real-world problems, sharpening your analytical and decision-making skills. In addition, you will develop your ability to make well-reasoned, ethically informed, and practically grounded judgements about healthcare issues. Emphasis will be placed on drawing conclusions based on relevant and reliable information, a realistic understanding of the circumstances, and sound argumentation. For those new to philosophy, don't worry—this course includes dedicated review sessions before key assignments and tests to help you solidify your understanding, sharpen your writing skills, and ensure you're fully prepared. Also, the assessment is designed to give you formative feedback along the way and chances to put your best work forward. By the end of the course, we'll also discuss how to apply the valuable skills you’ve developed—like analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork—to your future career, and how to effectively communicate these skills when applying for jobs. | ||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Section DescriptionMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required. | |||
| 99C | Online | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | Section DescriptionThis online (asynchronous) course is delivered entirely over Canvas. It begins with a brief examination of the nature of arguments and philosophical methodology, followed by a more detailed critical examination of some leading normative ethical theories. We then turn to a careful examination of some moral problems in health care. Topics include autonomy, valid consent, and medical paternalism; MAiD (medical assistance in dying); abortion; access to health care; professional responsibilities and the use of alternative medications; and the justified rules for triage in emergency situations. No background in philosophy is presupposed. But because the class is entirely online, and because the course is mostly text-based, students should be self-motivated to learn. Course requirements include participation in weekly online discussion boards, two 2,000-word papers, and a comprehensive, open-book, final exam (written remotely during the university's final exam period). Students are supported in their learning with weekly Zoom office hours, occasional video lectures, guidelines for writing the term papers, offers to meet on Zoom with the TAs or professor to review rough drafts of papers. | |||||
| 99B | Online | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | Section DescriptionThis online (asynchronous) course is delivered entirely over Canvas. It begins with a brief examination of the nature of arguments and philosophical methodology, followed by a more detailed critical examination of some leading normative ethical theories. We then turn to a careful examination of some moral problems in health care. Topics include autonomy, valid consent, and medical paternalism; MAiD (medical assistance in dying); abortion; access to health care; professional responsibilities and the use of alternative medications; and the justified rules for triage in emergency situations. No background in philosophy is presupposed. But because the class is entirely online, and because the course is mostly text-based, students should be self-motivated to learn. Course requirements include participation in weekly online discussion boards, two 2,000-word papers, and a comprehensive, open-book, final exam (written remotely during the university's final exam period). Students are supported in their learning with weekly Zoom office hours, occasional video lectures, guidelines for writing the term papers, offers to meet on Zoom with the TAs or professor to review rough drafts of papers. | |||||
| 99A | Online | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | Section DescriptionThis online (asynchronous) course is delivered entirely over Canvas. It begins with a brief examination of the nature of arguments and philosophical methodology, followed by a more detailed critical examination of some leading normative ethical theories. We then turn to a careful examination of some moral problems in health care. Topics include autonomy, valid consent, and medical paternalism; MAiD (medical assistance in dying); abortion; access to health care; professional responsibilities and the use of alternative medications; and the justified rules for triage in emergency situations. No background in philosophy is presupposed. But because the class is entirely online, and because the course is mostly text-based, students should be self-motivated to learn. Course requirements include participation in weekly online discussion boards, two 2,000-word papers, and a comprehensive, open-book, final exam (written remotely during the university's final exam period). Students are supported in their learning with weekly Zoom office hours, occasional video lectures, guidelines for writing the term papers, offers to meet on Zoom with the TAs or professor to review rough drafts of papers. | |||||
| 99D | Online | Lecture | Smolkin, Doran | Section DescriptionThis online (asynchronous) course is delivered entirely over Canvas. It begins with a brief examination of the nature of arguments and philosophical methodology, followed by a more detailed critical examination of some leading normative ethical theories. We then turn to a careful examination of some moral problems in health care. Topics include autonomy, valid consent, and medical paternalism; MAiD (medical assistance in dying); abortion; access to health care; professional responsibilities and the use of alternative medications; and the justified rules for triage in emergency situations. No background in philosophy is presupposed. But because the class is entirely online, and because the course is mostly text-based, students should be self-motivated to learn. Course requirements include participation in weekly online discussion boards, two 2,000-word papers, and a comprehensive, open-book, final exam (written remotely during the university's final exam period). Students are supported in their learning with weekly Zoom office hours, occasional video lectures, guidelines for writing the term papers, offers to meet on Zoom with the TAs or professor to review rough drafts of papers. |
Bio-Medical Ethics - BIOMEDICAL ETHIC
PHIL 333A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 333 or PHIL 433.
Bio-Medical Ethics - BIOMEDICAL ETHIC
PHIL 333A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 333 or PHIL 433.
Bio-Medical Ethics - BIOMEDICAL ETHIC
PHIL 333A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 333 or PHIL 433.
Bio-Medical Ethics - BIOMEDICAL ETHIC
PHIL 333A
keyboard_arrow_downMoral problems arising in the health sciences, especially in medicine but also in biology, psychology, and social work. Topics include abortion, death and euthanasia, genetic engineering, behaviour modification, compulsory treatment, experimentation with human beings and animals, and the relationship between professionals and their patients, subjects or clients. No philosophical background is required. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 333 or PHIL 433.
Sex, Gender and Philosophy
PHIL 334
keyboard_arrow_downRelationship between sex, gender, and philosophy. Topics may include ethics, epistemology, science, social relations, law, and personhood.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Friedell, David |
Sex, Gender and Philosophy
PHIL 334
keyboard_arrow_downRelationship between sex, gender, and philosophy. Topics may include ethics, epistemology, science, social relations, law, and personhood.
Sex, Gender and Philosophy
PHIL 334
keyboard_arrow_downRelationship between sex, gender, and philosophy. Topics may include ethics, epistemology, science, social relations, law, and personhood.
Sex, Gender and Philosophy
PHIL 334
keyboard_arrow_downRelationship between sex, gender, and philosophy. Topics may include ethics, epistemology, science, social relations, law, and personhood.
Sex, Gender and Philosophy
PHIL 334
keyboard_arrow_downRelationship between sex, gender, and philosophy. Topics may include ethics, epistemology, science, social relations, law, and personhood.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Verkerk, Willow | |||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Verkerk, Willow |
Sex, Gender and Philosophy - SEX GEND PHILOS
PHIL 334A
keyboard_arrow_downRelationship between sex, gender, and philosophy. Topics may include ethics, epistemology, science, social relations, law, and personhood.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Verkerk, Willow |
Sex, Gender and Philosophy - SEX GEND PHILOS
PHIL 334A
keyboard_arrow_downRelationship between sex, gender, and philosophy. Topics may include ethics, epistemology, science, social relations, law, and personhood.
Power and Oppression
PHIL 335
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical approaches to historical problems of inequality and social harm, with readings drawn from historical and contemporary sources. Topics to be studied may include slavery, colonialism, labour, and the position of women in society.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Emmett, Kelin |
Power and Oppression
PHIL 335
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical approaches to historical problems of inequality and social harm, with readings drawn from historical and contemporary sources. Topics to be studied may include slavery, colonialism, labour, and the position of women in society.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen |
Power and Oppression
PHIL 335
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical approaches to historical problems of inequality and social harm, with readings drawn from historical and contemporary sources. Topics to be studied may include slavery, colonialism, labour, and the position of women in society.
Power and Oppression
PHIL 335
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical approaches to historical problems of inequality and social harm, with readings drawn from historical and contemporary sources. Topics to be studied may include slavery, colonialism, labour, and the position of women in society.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | Multiple instructors | Section DescriptionGlobal Citizenship Term Abroad (PHIL335 & CENS315) InstructorsBerryman, Sylvia | Kemple, Thomas |
Power and Oppression
PHIL 335
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical approaches to historical problems of inequality and social harm, with readings drawn from historical and contemporary sources. Topics to be studied may include slavery, colonialism, labour, and the position of women in society.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen | |||
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Wapeemukwa, Wayne |
Power and Oppression
PHIL 335
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical approaches to historical problems of inequality and social harm, with readings drawn from historical and contemporary sources. Topics to be studied may include slavery, colonialism, labour, and the position of women in society.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Section DescriptionIn this course, we will examine the concepts of power, oppression, and freedom through the theoretical "lenses" of liberalism, Marxism, various forms of feminism, and critical perspectives on colonialism. In the process, we will raise practical questions about how our abstractions relate to action: How can the powerless gain power? What are the most effective strategies for challenging oppression? Do the theoretical traditions we consider inevitably come into conflict? And perhaps most importantly for a philosophy course, what power, if any, does the act of thinking itself have to change the world? | |||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 15:30 - 17:00 |
Power and Oppression - POWER & OPPRESSI
PHIL 335A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical approaches to historical problems of inequality and social harm, with readings drawn from historical and contemporary sources. Topics to be studied may include slavery, colonialism, labour, and the position of women in society.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Sommerville, Brooks |
Power and Oppression - POWER & OPPRESSI
PHIL 335A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical approaches to historical problems of inequality and social harm, with readings drawn from historical and contemporary sources. Topics to be studied may include slavery, colonialism, labour, and the position of women in society.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Lopes, Dominic |
Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics
PHIL 336
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of the main ethical questions and challenges from mass data collection and analysis, automated decision making, and artificial intelligence. Some prior study of philosophical ethics and data analysis is helpful but not required. Recommended for both Major in Philosophy students and other students interested in this topic. Credit will only be granted for one of PHIL_V 336 or CPSC_V 430.
Ethics for the Sciences
PHIL 337
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of ethical issues in the non-medical sciences, including topics such as intellectual integrity, responsible conduct of research, protection of human subjects, ethics of animal experimentation, and the social responsibilities of scientists. Credit will be granted for only one of ISCI 433 or PHIL 337.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W | 16:00 - 17:30 | Wylie, Alison | Section DescriptionScientific research has an impact on all of us, and on every aspect of our lives. This course will provide a general introduction to ethics issues that are raised by the (non-medical) social and natural sciences. It is organized around three central questions: what counts as “responsible conduct of research” (RCR)?; who is accountable for the social and environmental impacts of research?; and what role do social values play in scientific practice? This course is intended for students in the social and natural sciences, as well as in Philosophy. It has no prerequisites but if you have taken ISCI 433 you cannot take this course for credit. Requirements include discussion posts, in-class participation and quizzes (40%), a group presentation (10%), two short essays (25%), and a final exam (25%). COVID-19 notice: For up-to-date information on the status of UBC's 2020W Term 2 courses, please refer to UBC's COVID-19 website. |
Ethics for the Sciences
PHIL 337
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of ethical issues in the non-medical sciences, including topics such as intellectual integrity, responsible conduct of research, protection of human subjects, ethics of animal experimentation, and the social responsibilities of scientists. Credit will be granted for only one of ISCI 433 or PHIL 337.
Ethics for the Sciences
PHIL 337
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of ethical issues in the non-medical sciences, including topics such as intellectual integrity, responsible conduct of research, protection of human subjects, ethics of animal experimentation, and the social responsibilities of scientists. Credit will be granted for only one of ISCI 433 or PHIL 337.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Saunders, Daniel | ||||
| WL1 | 2 | Waiting List | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 |
Ethics for the Sciences
PHIL 337
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of ethical issues in the non-medical sciences, including topics such as intellectual integrity, responsible conduct of research, protection of human subjects, ethics of animal experimentation, and the social responsibilities of scientists. Credit will be granted for only one of ISCI 433 or PHIL 337.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | Hybrid | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Wylie, Alison | Section DescriptionScientific research has an impact on all of us and on every aspect of our lives. This course will provide a general introduction to ethics issues that are raised by the (non-medical) social and natural sciences. It is organized around three central questions: What counts as “responsible conduct of research” (RCR)?; Who is accountable for the social and environmental impacts of research?; What role do social values play in science and what role should scientific research play in policy-making? This course is intended for students in the social and natural sciences as well as in Philosophy. It has no prerequisites but if you have taken ISCI 433 you cannot take this course for credit.Texts: Elliott, A Tapestry of Values: An Introduction to Values in Science (Oxford U Press, 2017), available through the bookstore. All other assigned readings will be available through LOCR (Library Online Course Reserves). Requirements include: in-class participation, discussion posts and comments (25%), a “concept work” essay (15%); a case study project including a group presentation (10%) and an individual essay (25%); and a final take-home exam (25%). | |||||||||||
| 001 | 2 | Hybrid | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Wylie, Alison | Section DescriptionScientific research has an impact on all of us and on every aspect of our lives. This course will provide a general introduction to ethics issues that are raised by the (non-medical) social and natural sciences. It is organized around three central questions: What counts as “responsible conduct of research” (RCR)?; Who is accountable for the social and environmental impacts of research?; What role do social values play in science and what role should scientific research play in policy-making? This course is intended for students in the social and natural sciences as well as in Philosophy. It has no prerequisites but if you have taken ISCI 433 you cannot take this course for credit.Texts: Elliott, A Tapestry of Values: An Introduction to Values in Science (Oxford U Press, 2017), available through the bookstore. All other assigned readings will be available through LOCR (Library Online Course Reserves). Requirements include: in-class participation, discussion posts and comments (25%), a “concept work” essay (15%); a case study project including a group presentation (10%) and an individual essay (25%); and a final take-home exam (25%).
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Ethics for the Sciences
PHIL 337
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of ethical issues in the non-medical sciences, including topics such as intellectual integrity, responsible conduct of research, protection of human subjects, ethics of animal experimentation, and the social responsibilities of scientists. Credit will be granted for only one of ISCI_V 433 or PHIL_V 337.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Online | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | ||||
| L91 | Other Distance Mode | Discussion |
Philosophy of Law
PHIL 338
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Emmett, Kelin | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Bittner, Thomas Jacob |
Philosophy of Law
PHIL 338
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment.
Philosophy of Law
PHIL 338
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 2 | Lecture | M, W | 18:00 - 21:00 | Chan, Irwin |
Philosophy of Law
PHIL 338
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment.
Philosophy of Law
PHIL 338
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment.
Philosophy of Law
PHIL 338
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment. Prerequisite: Restricted to second- or higher-year standing.
Philosophy of Law
PHIL 338
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment. Prerequisite: Restricted to second- or higher-year standing.
Philosophy of Law
PHIL 338
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment. Prerequisite: Restricted to second- or higher-year standing.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 901 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 17:00 - 18:30 | Lukits, Stefan | Section DescriptionPHIL 338 "Philosophy of Law" in general addresses subjects such as concepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment. This course in particular will focus on legal positivism, Marxism, and poststructuralist approaches to laws and norms. |
Philosophy of Law - PHIL OF LAW
PHIL 338A
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment.
Philosophy of Law - PHIL OF LAW
PHIL 338A
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment.
Philosophy of Law - PHIL OF LAW
PHIL 338A
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of law, constitution and sovereignty; law and morality; natural law theories and legal positivism; obligation, responsibility, and punishment.
Philosophy of Art
PHIL 339
keyboard_arrow_downTopics include art and perception, art and reality, imagination, expression, censorship, and the role of art in human life.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Lopes, Dominic |
Philosophy of Art
PHIL 339
keyboard_arrow_downTopics include art and perception, art and reality, imagination, expression, censorship, and the role of art in human life.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 15:00 - 16:00 | Verkerk, Willow |
Philosophy of Art
PHIL 339
keyboard_arrow_downTopics include art and perception, art and reality, imagination, expression, censorship, and the role of art in human life.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Lopes, Dominic | ||||
| WL1 | 1 | Waiting List | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 |
Philosophy of Art
PHIL 339
keyboard_arrow_downTopics include art and perception, art and reality, imagination, expression, censorship, and the role of art in human life.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Lopes, Dominic |
Philosophy of Art
PHIL 339
keyboard_arrow_downTopics include art and perception, art and reality, imagination, expression, censorship, and the role of art in human life.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Izatt, Alyssa | Section DescriptionThis course will survey themes in the philosophy of art, including the nature of art and creativity, aesthetic value, and art & the good life. We will examine contemporary challenges in art, related to ethics, feminism, and political philosophy. Selected topics will include lookism, art & technology, authenticity, and censorship. We will engage with individual works of art alongside philosophical literature. A background in philosophy will be an asset for this course but is not required. |
Philosophy of Art
PHIL 339
keyboard_arrow_downTopics include art and perception, art and reality, imagination, expression, censorship, and the role of art in human life.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 |
Philosophy of Art - PHIL OF ART
PHIL 339A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics include art and perception, art and reality, imagination, expression, censorship, and the role of art in human life.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Lopes, Dominic | Section DescriptionContemporary debates in aesthetics, for philosophy students who wish to apply philosophical ideas and methods to the arts, or for students of the arts who wish to acquire a philosophical perspective on their subject. Topics covered this year are aesthetic value, theories of art, theories of the individual arts, street art, public art, environmental aesthetics, and personal beauty. |
Philosophy of Art - PHIL OF ART
PHIL 339A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics include art and perception, art and reality, imagination, expression, censorship, and the role of art in human life.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Lopes, Dominic |
Introduction to Metaphysics
PHIL 340
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in metaphysics such as the nature of physical reality, personal identity, the mind/body problem, free will, causation and action theory. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Ballarin, Roberta | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Ballarin, Roberta |
Introduction to Metaphysics
PHIL 340
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in metaphysics such as the nature of physical reality, personal identity, the mind/body problem, free will, causation and action theory. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Metaphysics
PHIL 340
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in metaphysics such as the nature of physical reality, personal identity, the mind/body problem, free will, causation and action theory. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Simchen, Ori | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Simchen, Ori | Section DescriptionThis course is a self-contained introduction to metaphysics in the Western tradition. The scope of metaphysics is controversial, but the field as a whole is concerned with basic aspects of factuality as such, unencumbered by neighboring concerns such as how we might know the facts or how we might meaningfully talk about them. We will proceed thematically, covering material from philosophical logic, the metaphysics of particulars and universals (if a fire-truck, a tomato, and a sunset are all red, does this mean that redness is a fourth thing over and above the other three?), the metaphysics of modality (what does it mean to say that some facts are contingent – the fact that the number seventeen is my favorite number, for example – while other facts are necessary – the fact that the number seventeen is odd, for example?), and the metaphysics of time (how is it that what was present yesterday is in the past, what is present today will be in the past tomorrow, and so on?). We will discuss texts written by philosophers of the past, from antiquity to the 20th century. |
Introduction to Metaphysics
PHIL 340
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in metaphysics such as the nature of physical reality, personal identity, the mind/body problem, free will, causation and action theory. Readings from classic and contemporary texts. Prerequisite: PHIL 240 is recommended.
Introduction to Metaphysics
PHIL 340
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in metaphysics such as the nature of physical reality, personal identity, the mind/body problem, free will, causation and action theory. Readings from classic and contemporary texts. Prerequisite: PHIL 240 is recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | ||||
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Amijee, Fatema |
Introduction to Metaphysics - INTRO TO METPHYS
PHIL 340A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in metaphysics such as the nature of physical reality, personal identity, the mind/body problem, free will, causation and action theory. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
Introduction to Metaphysics - INTRO TO METPHYS
PHIL 340A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in metaphysics such as the nature of physical reality, personal identity, the mind/body problem, free will, causation and action theory. Readings from classic and contemporary texts.
Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 347
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 347 or PHIL 349.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 347
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 347 or PHIL 349.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Thompson, Evan | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 347
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 347 or PHIL 349.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Kraal, Anders | Section DescriptionThe course offers an overview of the main arguments for theistic belief (the cosmological, teleological and ontological arguments) and the main arguments against theistic belief (the logical argument from evil, the evidential argument from evil, and Hume's arguments from evil). We also relate these debates to different forms of theism, including Greek philosophical theism, Christian theism, and Confucian theism. COVID-19 notice: Lecture recordings will be posted on Canvas, you need not watch them live. | |||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Kraal, Anders | Section DescriptionThe course offers an overview of the main arguments for theistic belief (the cosmological, teleological and ontological arguments) and the main arguments against theistic belief (the logical argument from evil, the evidential argument from evil, and Hume's arguments from evil). We also relate these debates to different forms of theism, including Greek philosophical theism, Christian theism, and Confucian theism. COVID-19 notice: For up-to-date information on the status of UBC's 2020W Term 2 courses, please refer to UBC's COVID-19 website. |
Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 347
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 347 or PHIL 349.
Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 347
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics.
Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 347
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics.
Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 347
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics.
Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 347
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics.
Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 347
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics.
Philosophy of Religion - PHIL OF RELIGION
PHIL 347A
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 347 or PHIL 349.
Philosophy of Religion - PHIL OF RELIGION
PHIL 347A
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 347 or PHIL 349.
Philosophy of Religion - PHIL OF RELIGION
PHIL 347A
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 347 or PHIL 349.
Philosophy of Religion - PHIL OF RELIGION
PHIL 347A
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 347 or PHIL 349.
Philosophy of Religion - PHIL OF RELIGION
PHIL 347A
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 347 or PHIL 349.
Philosophy of Religion - PHIL OF RELIGION
PHIL 347B
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 347 or PHIL 349.
Philosophy of Religion - PHIL OF RELIGION
PHIL 347B
keyboard_arrow_downA critical and analytical examination of arguments for and arguments against the existence of God, and other related topics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 347 or PHIL 349.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Introduction to Continental Philosophy
PHIL 348
keyboard_arrow_downMajor themes and figures in the Continental philosophy tradition; possible topics include 19th century precursors, 20th century philosophers, and comparisons between analytic and continental philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Verkerk, Willow |
Introduction to Continental Philosophy
PHIL 348
keyboard_arrow_downMajor themes and figures in the Continental philosophy tradition; possible topics include 19th century precursors, 20th century philosophers, and comparisons between analytic and continental philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W, F | 15:00 - 16:00 | Verkerk, Willow | Section DescriptionThis course introduces key texts and ideas from major European philosophers from the eighteenth century onward. The discussion commences with Kant, and follows with texts by Marx, Nietzsche, and Freud on alienation, power, and desire. It then moves on to look at writings by Heidegger, Horkheimer and Adorno, Arendt, Fanon, Beauvoir, Butler, and Foucault. Together, we examine the relationships between knowledge, freedom, and progress to better understand the concepts of humanism and enlightenment from continental perspectives. While this course is restricted to upper-level students, those in their first or second year who are interested in taking the course may contact the course instructor directly, at: willow.verkerk@ubc.ca. COVID-19 notice: The course is scheduled for M, W, F 15:00 - 16:00. Mondays have asynchronous course components. Wednesdays and Fridays have synchronous components. |
Introduction to Continental Philosophy
PHIL 348
keyboard_arrow_downMajor themes and figures in the Continental philosophy tradition; possible topics include 19th century precursors, 20th century philosophers, and comparisons between analytic and continental philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 15:00 - 16:00 | Verkerk, Willow | Section DescriptionThis course introduces key texts and ideas from major European philosophers from the 18th century onward. Together, we examine the relationships between knowledge, freedom, and progress to better understand the concepts of humanism and enlightenment from continental perspectives. While this course is restricted to upper-level students, those in their first or second year who are interested in taking the course may contact the course instructor directly, at: willow.verkerk@ubc.ca. |
Introduction to Continental Philosophy
PHIL 348
keyboard_arrow_downMajor themes and figures in the Continental philosophy tradition; possible topics include 19th century precursors, 20th century philosophers, and comparisons between analytic and continental philosophy.
Introduction to Continental Philosophy
PHIL 348
keyboard_arrow_downMajor themes and figures in the Continental philosophy tradition; possible topics include 19th century precursors, 20th century philosophers, and comparisons between analytic and continental philosophy.
Introduction to Continental Philosophy
PHIL 348
keyboard_arrow_downMajor themes and figures in the Continental philosophy tradition; possible topics include 19th century precursors, 20th century philosophers, and comparisons between analytic and continental philosophy.
Introduction to Continental Philosophy
PHIL 348
keyboard_arrow_downMajor themes and figures in the Continental philosophy tradition; possible topics include 19th century precursors, 20th century philosophers, and comparisons between analytic and continental philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 15:00 - 16:00 | Verkerk, Willow |
Philosophical Perspectives on Cognitive Systems Research
PHIL 351
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of questions and theories arising from research into the mind, as conducted in psychology, linguistics, and computer science.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Dodd, Jordan Roy |
Philosophical Perspectives on Cognitive Systems Research
PHIL 351
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of questions and theories arising from research into the mind, as conducted in psychology, linguistics, and computer science.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Dodd, Jordan Roy |
Philosophical Perspectives on Cognitive Systems Research
PHIL 351
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of questions and theories arising from research into the mind, as conducted in psychology, linguistics, and computer science.
Philosophical Perspectives on Cognitive Systems Research
PHIL 351
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of questions and theories arising from research into the mind, as conducted in psychology, linguistics, and computer science.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Mole, Christopher | Section DescriptionIn this course we will be thinking philosophically about some recent research on a wide variety of topics relating to interactions between minds, languages, and computations. The topics will include the role of computational models in theoretical linguistics, the ethical issues associated with the use of Machine Learning in healthcare and legal settings, the social influence of new media, and the question of whether any recent discoveries in the sciences of the mind compromise our common sense understanding of ourselves as free and conscious. After a couple of weeks focussing on classic readings from the twentieth century, the readings will be drawn from the recent research literature. The course will meet in person three times a week. Assessment will be via three written assignments (worth 10%, 20% and 30% of your grade) and a final exam (worth 40%). |
Philosophical Perspectives on Cognitive Systems Research
PHIL 351
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of questions and theories arising from research into the mind, as conducted in psychology, linguistics, and computer science.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Henry, Aaron | ||||
| WL1 | 1 | Waiting List | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 |
Philosophical Perspectives on Cognitive Systems Research
PHIL 351
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of questions and theories arising from research into the mind, as conducted in psychology, linguistics, and computer science. Prerequisite: 3 credits selected from any of PHIL 211, 212, 220, 222, 230, 235, 240, 250, 260, or COGS 200
Philosophical Perspectives on Cognitive Systems Research
PHIL 351
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical exploration of questions and theories arising from research into the mind, as conducted in psychology, linguistics, and computer science. Prerequisite: 3 credits selected from any of PHIL 211, 212, 220, 222, 230, 235, 240, 250, 260, or COGS 200
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Dodd, Jordan | Section DescriptionThis course is an advanced introduction to empirically-engaged philosophical work on cognition. Lots of academic fields often do empirical work on cognition (e.g., all of: psychology, linguistics, computer science, cognitive science, and neuroscience). So, we will study work that can variously be categorized as philosophy of psychology, philosophy of cognitive science, and so on. The biggest aim of this course is to spark students to think about various aspects of their mental lives and to do so in a way that is informed by research that is both philosophically incisive and empirically grounded. | ||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Henry, Aaron |
Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science
PHIL 360
keyboard_arrow_downAn examination of historical, conceptual and methodological conditions of scientific knowledge through detailed consideration of important episodes in the history of science.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Richardson, Alan Walter |
Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science
PHIL 360
keyboard_arrow_downAn examination of historical, conceptual and methodological conditions of scientific knowledge through detailed consideration of important episodes in the history of science.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Kojevnikov, Alexei |
Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science
PHIL 360
keyboard_arrow_downAn examination of historical, conceptual and methodological conditions of scientific knowledge through detailed consideration of important episodes in the history of science.
Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science
PHIL 360
keyboard_arrow_downAn examination of historical, conceptual and methodological conditions of scientific knowledge through detailed consideration of important episodes in the history of science. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 360 or HIST 393. Equivalency: HIST 393
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Richardson, Alan Walter |
Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science
PHIL 360
keyboard_arrow_downAn examination of historical, conceptual and methodological conditions of scientific knowledge through detailed consideration of important episodes in the history of science. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 360 or HIST 393. Equivalency: HIST 393
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 09:30 - 11:00 | Korolev, Alexandre |
Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science - INTR HIST PHILSC
PHIL 360A
keyboard_arrow_downAn examination of historical, conceptual and methodological conditions of scientific knowledge through detailed consideration of important episodes in the history of science.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Kojevnikov, Alexei |
Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science - INTR HIST PHILSC
PHIL 360A
keyboard_arrow_downAn examination of historical, conceptual and methodological conditions of scientific knowledge through detailed consideration of important episodes in the history of science.
History and Philosophy of Economics from Aristotle to Adam Smith
PHIL 362
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from Aristotle to Adam Smith, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution, and economic growth.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Schabas, Margaret |
History and Philosophy of Economics from Aristotle to Adam Smith
PHIL 362
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from Aristotle to Adam Smith, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution, and economic growth.
History and Philosophy of Economics from Aristotle to Adam Smith
PHIL 362
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from Aristotle to Adam Smith, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution, and economic growth.
History and Philosophy of Economics from Aristotle to Adam Smith
PHIL 362
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from Aristotle to Adam Smith, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution, and economic growth.
History and Philosophy of Economics from Aristotle to Adam Smith - HIST & PHIL ECON 1
PHIL 362A
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from Aristotle to Adam Smith, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution, and economic growth. A
maximum of 6 credits will be granted for PHIL_V 362 or ECON _V 318. Equivalency: ECON _V 318
History and Philosophy of Economics from Aristotle to Adam Smith - HIST & PHIL ECON 1
PHIL 362A
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from Aristotle to Adam Smith, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution, and economic growth. A
maximum of 6 credits will be granted for PHIL_V 362 or ECON _V 318. Equivalency: ECON _V 318
History and Philosophy of Economics from Ricardo to Keynes
PHIL 363
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from David Ricardo up to the present, including such figures as Mill, Jevons, and Keynes, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution and growth.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Schabas, Margaret |
History and Philosophy of Economics from Ricardo to Keynes
PHIL 363
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from David Ricardo up to the present, including such figures as Mill, Jevons, and Keynes, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution and growth.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Schabas, Margaret | Section DescriptionWe will trace the development of economics from 1800 up to the present, focusing on the conceptual and methodological foundations of economics, specifically the problems of value and distribution. We will read works by David Ricardo, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, William Stanley Jevons, John Maynard Keynes, Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek and Amartya Sen. COVID-19 notice: For up-to-date information on the status of UBC's 2020W Term 2 courses, please refer to UBC's COVID-19 website. |
History and Philosophy of Economics from Ricardo to Keynes
PHIL 363
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from David Ricardo up to the present, including such figures as Mill, Jevons, and Keynes, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution and growth.
History and Philosophy of Economics from Ricardo to Keynes
PHIL 363
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from David Ricardo up to the present, including such figures as Mill, Jevons, and Keynes, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution and growth.
History and Philosophy of Economics from Ricardo to Keynes - HIST & PHIL ECON 2
PHIL 363A
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from David Ricardo up to the present, including such figures as Mill, Jevons, and Keynes, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution and growth. A maximum of 6 credits will be granted for PHIL_V 363 or ECON_V 319. Equivalency: ECON_V 319
History and Philosophy of Economics from Ricardo to Keynes - HIST & PHIL ECON 2
PHIL 363A
keyboard_arrow_downThe development of economic thought from David Ricardo up to the present, including such figures as Mill, Jevons, and Keynes, focusing primarily on the conceptual foundations of economics, particularly the problems of value, distribution and growth. A maximum of 6 credits will be granted for PHIL_V 363 or ECON_V 319. Equivalency: ECON_V 319
Darwin, Evolution, and Modern History
PHIL 364
keyboard_arrow_downDarwin and the science of evolution in nineteenth and early twentieth century.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | Th | 15:30 - 18:30 | Beatty, John Henry |
Darwin, Evolution, and Modern History
PHIL 364
keyboard_arrow_downDarwin and the science of evolution in nineteenth and early twentieth century.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | W | 16:00 - 19:00 | Beatty, John Henry | Section DescriptionWe will investigate the history of evolutionary thought, paying particular attention to Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. To broaden our perspective, we will consider not only the scientific but also the social, political, economic, religious, and philosophical sources of Darwin’s ideas. We will also consider his influence in all these areas. The Darwinian revolution was an historical development of wide-ranging significance. COVID-19 notice: during 2020W Term 1, this course (lectures and discussions) will be taught entirely online, and asynchronously (with some synchronous options). |
Darwin, Evolution, and Modern History
PHIL 364
keyboard_arrow_downDarwin and the science of evolution in nineteenth and early twentieth century.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | W | 15:00 - 18:00 | Beatty, John Henry |
Darwin, Evolution, and Modern History
PHIL 364
keyboard_arrow_downDarwin and the science of evolution in nineteenth and early twentieth century.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | W | 15:00 - 18:00 | Gillette, Kinley |
Darwin, Evolution, and Modern History
PHIL 364
keyboard_arrow_downDarwin and the science of evolution in nineteenth and early twentieth century.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | Th | 15:30 - 18:30 | Beatty, John Henry |
Darwin, Evolution, and Modern History
PHIL 364
keyboard_arrow_downDarwin and the science of evolution in nineteenth and early twentieth century. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 364 or HIST 394. Equivalency: HIST 394
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | W | 15:00 - 18:00 | Beatty, John Henry |
Darwin, Evolution, and Modern History
PHIL 364
keyboard_arrow_downDarwin and the science of evolution in nineteenth and early twentieth century. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 364 or HIST 394. Equivalency: HIST 394
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | Th | 14:00 - 17:00 | Beatty, John Henry | Section DescriptionIn this course, we will investigate the development of evolutionary thought, paying special attention to Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. To broaden our perspective, we will consider not only the scientific but also the social, political, economic, religious, and philosophical sources of Darwin’s thought. We will also consider his influence in all these areas. The Darwinian revolution was an historical development – is an ongoing development – of wide-ranging significance. |
Philosophy of Science
PHIL 369
keyboard_arrow_downIssues common to all sciences. Philosophical questions including the character of scientific laws, theories and revolutions, the nature of scientific confirmation, causality, explanation and prediction, and the use of logic and probability. Difficulties in the interpretation of atomic physics and questions about relationships between biology and psychology. No philosophical background is assumed. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 369 or PHIL 460.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Bartha, Paul |
Philosophy of Science
PHIL 369
keyboard_arrow_downIssues common to all sciences. Philosophical questions including the character of scientific laws, theories and revolutions, the nature of scientific confirmation, causality, explanation and prediction, and the use of logic and probability. Difficulties in the interpretation of atomic physics and questions about relationships between biology and psychology. No philosophical background is assumed. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 369 or PHIL 460.
Philosophy of Science
PHIL 369
keyboard_arrow_downIssues common to all sciences. Philosophical questions including the character of scientific laws, theories and revolutions, the nature of scientific confirmation, causality, explanation and prediction, and the use of logic and probability. Difficulties in the interpretation of atomic physics and questions about relationships between biology and psychology. No philosophical background is assumed.
Philosophy of Science - PHIL OF SCIENCE
PHIL 369A
keyboard_arrow_downIssues common to all sciences. Philosophical questions including the character of scientific laws, theories and revolutions, the nature of scientific confirmation, causality, explanation and prediction, and the use of logic and probability. Difficulties in the interpretation of atomic physics and questions about relationships between biology and psychology. No philosophical background is assumed. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 369 or PHIL 460.
Philosophy of Science - PHIL OF SCIENCE
PHIL 369A
keyboard_arrow_downIssues common to all sciences. Philosophical questions including the character of scientific laws, theories and revolutions, the nature of scientific confirmation, causality, explanation and prediction, and the use of logic and probability. Difficulties in the interpretation of atomic physics and questions about relationships between biology and psychology. No philosophical background is assumed. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 369 or PHIL 460.
Philosophy of Science - Philosophy of Science
PHIL 369A
keyboard_arrow_downIssues common to all sciences. Philosophical questions including the character of scientific laws, theories and revolutions, the nature of scientific confirmation, causality, explanation and prediction, and the use of logic and probability. Difficulties in the interpretation of atomic physics and questions about relationships between biology and psychology. No philosophical background is assumed.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 |
Foundations of Chinese Thought
PHIL 371
keyboard_arrow_downChinese thought from the Han dynasty (206 BCE to 220 CE) in its historical and cultural contexts. Includes among others: Confucius; Mo Zi; the Legalists/Authoritarians; Zhuang Zi; the Lao Zi book.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Slingerland, Edward | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Slingerland, Edward | ||||
| 003 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 15:00 - 16:00 | Slingerland, Edward |
Foundations of Chinese Thought
PHIL 371
keyboard_arrow_downChinese thought from the Han dynasty (206 BCE to 220 CE) in its historical and cultural contexts. Includes among others: Confucius; Mo Zi; the Legalists/Authoritarians; Zhuang Zi; the Lao Zi book.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 13:00 - 16:00 | Ashton, Clayton |
Foundations of Chinese Thought
PHIL 371
keyboard_arrow_downChinese thought from the Han dynasty (206 BCE to 220 CE) in its historical and cultural contexts. Includes among others: Confucius; Mo Zi; the Legalists/Authoritarians; Zhuang Zi; the Lao Zi book.
Foundations of Chinese Thought
PHIL 371
keyboard_arrow_downChinese thought from the Han dynasty (206 BCE to 220 CE) in its historical and cultural contexts. Includes among others: Confucius; Mo Zi; the Legalists/Authoritarians; Zhuang Zi; the Lao Zi book.
Foundations of Chinese Thought
PHIL 371
keyboard_arrow_downChinese thought from the Han dynasty (206 BCE to 220 CE) in its historical and cultural contexts. Includes among others: Confucius; Mo Zi; the Legalists/Authoritarians; Zhuang Zi; the Lao Zi book.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W | 14:00 - 15:30 | Ashton, Clayton |
Foundations of Chinese Thought
PHIL 371
keyboard_arrow_downChinese thought from the Han dynasty (206 BCE to 220 CE) in its historical and cultural contexts. Includes among others: Confucius; Mo Zi; the Legalists/Authoritarians; Zhuang Zi; the Lao Zi book.
Foundations of Chinese Thought
PHIL 371
keyboard_arrow_downEarly (pre 221 BCE) Chinese thought (Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism), its contemporary implications, and the role of philosophy and religion in human flourishing./ Credit will only be granted for one of PHIL 371 or ASIA 371. Equivalency: ASIA371
Foundations of Chinese Thought
PHIL 371
keyboard_arrow_downEarly (pre 221 BCE) Chinese thought (Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism), its contemporary implications, and the role of philosophy and religion in human flourishing./ Credit will only be granted for one of PHIL 371 or ASIA 371. Equivalency: ASIA371
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | Online | Lecture | F | 12:30 - 14:00 | Ashton, Clayton |
Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 375
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 16:00 - 19:00 | Lukits, Stefan |
Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 375
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Prueitt, Catherine | ||||
| 901 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 18:00 - 19:30 | Lukits, Stefan |
Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 375
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 16:00 - 19:00 | Lukits, Stefan |
Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 375
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 375
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 16:00 - 19:00 | Lukits, Stefan |
Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 375
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 375
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 375
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 375
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
Philosophy and Literature
PHIL 375
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
Philosophy and Literature - PHILOSOPHY & LIT
PHIL 375A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
Philosophy and Literature - PHILOSOPHY & LIT
PHIL 375A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
Philosophy and Literature - PHILOSOPHY & LIT
PHIL 375A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
Philosophy and Literature - PHILOSOPHY & LIT
PHIL 375A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.
Philosophical Wisdom of Early India
PHIL 378
keyboard_arrow_downEpistemological and ontological thought from the Vedic Period to the period of the rise of philosophical schools or systems. Philosophy in the Mahabharata, Gita; early Buddhist and Jain views on knowledge and reality; views on language.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Prueitt, Catherine |
Philosophical Wisdom of Early India
PHIL 378
keyboard_arrow_downEpistemological and ontological thought from the Vedic Period to the period of the rise of philosophical schools or systems. Philosophy in the Mahabharata, Gita; early Buddhist and Jain views on knowledge and reality; views on language.
Philosophical Wisdom of Early India
PHIL 378
keyboard_arrow_downEpistemological and ontological thought from the Vedic Period to the period of the rise of philosophical schools or systems. Philosophy in the Mahabharata, Gita; early Buddhist and Jain views on knowledge and reality; views on language.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Prueitt, Catherine |
Philosophical Wisdom of Early India
PHIL 378
keyboard_arrow_downEpistemological and ontological thought from the Vedic Period to the period of the rise of philosophical schools or systems. Philosophy in the Mahabharata, Gita; early Buddhist and Jain views on knowledge and reality; views on language.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawson, Emily |
Philosophical Wisdom of Early India
PHIL 378
keyboard_arrow_downEpistemological and ontological thought from the Vedic Period to the period of the rise of philosophical schools or systems. Philosophy in the Mahabharata, Gita; early Buddhist and Jain views on knowledge and reality; views on language. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 378 or ASIA 378. Equivalency: ASIA 378
Existentialism
PHIL 385
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 13:00 - 16:00 | Taubeneck, Steven |
Existentialism
PHIL 385
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Verkerk, Willow | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Existentialism
PHIL 385
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
Existentialism
PHIL 385
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Verkerk, Willow | Section DescriptionThis course examines the tradition of Existentialism by looking to both its foundations and its innovations. Most well known through Sartre's statement that "existence precedes essence," the existentialist movement flourished during the twentieth century in France with thinkers such as Camus, Beauvoir, and Fanon. It continues to have great relevance today, structuring our every-day discourses about identity, the meaning of life, and interpersonal relationships. By engaging with the German and French traditions, from Hegel through to Irigaray, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of human existence. COVID-19 notice: Synchronous course components include lectures and discussions which will take place from 12:30 - 13:30 during scheduled Tuesday and Thursday classes. The remaining 30 minutes of class will include asynchronous activities. | |||
| 003 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Kraal, Anders | Section DescriptionWe read the groundbreaking existentialist writings of the Scandinavian philosopher Kierkegaard, including Either/Or (1843), Fear and Trembling (1843), and The Sickness Unto Death (1847). Questions brought up concern love and hate, life and death, and meaning and meaninglessness. COVID-19 notice: For up-to-date information on the status of UBC's 2020W Term 2 courses, please refer to UBC's COVID-19 website. |
Existentialism
PHIL 385
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
Existentialism
PHIL 385
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
Existentialism
PHIL 385
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
Existentialism
PHIL 385
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
Existentialism
PHIL 385
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
Existentialism
PHIL 385
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
Existentialism - EXISTENTIALISM
PHIL 385A
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
Existentialism - EXISTENTIALISM
PHIL 385A
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
Existentialism - EXISTENTIALISM
PHIL 385A
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
Existentialism - EXISTENTIALISM
PHIL 385A
keyboard_arrow_downMeaning, identity and alienation as explored in the works for example of Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Sartre, and Camus.
Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jain Philosophers in Interaction.
PHIL 388
keyboard_arrow_downDebates on issues of epistemology, language and ontology among the philosophical schools or systems of classical India Nagarjuna, Bhartrhari, Uma-svati, Sankara and others.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Prueitt, Catherine |
Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jain Philosophers in Interaction.
PHIL 388
keyboard_arrow_downDebates on issues of epistemology, language and ontology among the philosophical schools or systems of classical India Nagarjuna, Bhartrhari, Uma-svati, Sankara and others.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Prueitt, Catherine |
Classical South Asian Philosophy
PHIL 388
keyboard_arrow_downDebates on issues of epistemology, language and ontology among the philosophical traditions of classical South Asia. PHIL 378/ASIA 378 is recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Prueitt, Catherine |
Classical South Asian Philosophy
PHIL 388
keyboard_arrow_downDebates on issues of epistemology, language and ontology among the philosophical traditions of classical South Asia. PHIL 378/ASIA 378 is recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lecture |
Classical South Asian Philosophy
PHIL 388
keyboard_arrow_downDebates on issues of epistemology, language and ontology among the philosophical traditions of classical South Asia. PHIL 378/ASIA 378 is recommended. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 388 or ASIA 388. Equivalency: ASIA 388
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Prueitt, Catherine |
Classical South Asian Philosophy
PHIL 388
keyboard_arrow_downDebates on issues of epistemology, language and ontology among the philosophical traditions of classical South Asia. PHIL 378/ASIA 378 is recommended. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 388 or ASIA 388. Equivalency: ASIA 388
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Prueitt, Cat | Section DescriptionThis course examines Classical Sanskrit philosophy with a focus on intertraditional debates about what can be known, how we can know it, and how knowledge guides action in the world. We spend approximately equal amounts of time on Buddhist and Hindu traditions. After orienting ourselves to the norms of philosophical inquiry in Classical India, we’ll organize our study in terms of the two major sources of knowledge that nearly all Classical Indian traditions accepted: perception and inference. We’ll conclude with a unit on ethics. |
Honours Tutorial
PHIL 390
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in third-year Honours.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen |
Honours Tutorial
PHIL 390
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in third-year Honours.
Honours Tutorial
PHIL 390
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in third-year Honours.
Honours Tutorial - HONOURS 3RD YEAR
PHIL 390A
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in third-year Honours.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | W | 15:00 - 18:00 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionTopic TBA: https://www.margolisphilosophy.com/phil390-honours-seminar.html |
Honours Tutorial - HONOURS 3RD YEAR
PHIL 390A
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in third-year Honours.
Honours Tutorial - Honours Tutorial
PHIL 390A
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in third-year Honours.
The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registrationHonours Tutorial - Honours Tutorial
PHIL 390A
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in third-year Honours.
The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_002 | 1-2 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Stephens, Christopher | |||
| A_001 | 1-2 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen | Section DescriptionTopic: The Women of Somerville College, Oxford, Change 20th Century Philosophy With the start of WWII on the horizon, Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Iris Murdoch, and Mary Midgley began their undergraduate studies at Oxford. They would become life-long friends and accomplished philosophers, who individually (and sometimes collaboratively) had a significant impact on the direction English-language ethics took in the second half of the 20th century. They confronted an academic environment dominated by logical empiricism (e.g., A. J. Ayer's Language, Truth, and Logic), which was itself a correction to the perceived failures of moral intuitionism. With a clear eye on various atrocities that took place during WWII, Anscombe, Foot, Murdoch and Midgley each sought to put ethics on a more solid foundation than it was when they took up their studies, and to change the academic conversation around ethics. Among other things, Anscombe is credited for instigating the philosophy of action and a revival of interest in Aristotle's ethical theory; Foot for developing a moral naturalism that rebutted the emotivism of the day; Murdoch for trying to bridge ethics, existentialism and aesthetic experience; and Midgley for pioneering work in the study of ethology in non-human animals. Two recent books have chronicled their lives, friendship, and philosophical contributions. With these books as background, this course will survey some of the major writings of each of these philosophers, as well as some of the work to which they are responding. Through a study of their work and lives, students will get a large window on the history of twentieth-century English-language ethics, and a solid background on ethical issues continuing to this day.
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Topics in Ancient Philosophy - TOP:ANCIENT PHIL
PHIL 410A
keyboard_arrow_downAdvanced study of the Presocratics, or of a philosopher such as Plato, or of a school such as the Sceptics or Stoics. Topics vary from year to year.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Seminar | Section DescriptionThis course will examine the fascinating ideas of the ancient Greek Hellenistic philosophers, especially Epicureans, Stoics and Sceptics. The primary goal of philosophical schools during this period was to teach us how to live, and some fascinating proposals are on offer. Can philosophy cure us of our fear of death? Make us wise, good and happy at the same time? Teach us how to live without beliefs? Cure our emotional distress? |
Topics in Ancient Philosophy - TOP:ANCIENT PHIL
PHIL 410A
keyboard_arrow_downAdvanced study of the Presocratics, or of a philosopher such as Plato, or of a school such as the Sceptics or Stoics. Topics vary from year to year.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Seminar |
Topics in the History of Modern Philosophy
PHIL 414
keyboard_arrow_downIntensive study of a major philosopher or school such as Descartes, Hume, Empiricism, Rationalism, or the British utilitarians.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Kraal, Anders | Section DescriptionWe pursue a deep dive into the main main skeptical writings leading up to Kierkegaard's famous dictum "truth is subjectivity", namely the essay "De Omnibus Dubitandum Est" (1841) and the book Philosophical Crumbs (1844). COVID-19 notice: For up-to-date information on the status of UBC's 2020W Term 2 courses, please refer to UBC's COVID-19 website. |
Topics in the History of Modern Philosophy
PHIL 414
keyboard_arrow_downIntensive study of a major philosopher or school such as Descartes, Hume, Empiricism, Rationalism, or the British utilitarians.
Topics in the History of Modern Philosophy - EARLY MOD PHIL
PHIL 414A
keyboard_arrow_downIntensive study of a major philosopher or school such as Descartes, Hume, Empiricism, Rationalism, or the British utilitarians.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Seminar |
The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant
PHIL 415
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of Kant's critical philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Kraal, Anders |
The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant
PHIL 415
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of Kant's critical philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Amijee, Fatema |
The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant
PHIL 415
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of Kant's critical philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Amijee, Fatema |
The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant - PHLSPHY I. KANT
PHIL 415A
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of Kant's critical philosophy.
The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant - PHLSPHY I. KANT
PHIL 415A
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of Kant's critical philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Topics in 19th-Century Philosophy
PHIL 416
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of a major 19th-century philosopher such as Hegel, Mill or Nietzsche, or school, such as German Idealism.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Verkerk, Willow |
Topics in 19th-Century Philosophy
PHIL 416
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of a major 19th-century philosopher such as Hegel, Mill or Nietzsche, or school, such as German Idealism.
Topics in 19th-Century Philosophy
PHIL 416
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of a major 19th-century philosopher such as Hegel, Mill or Nietzsche, or school, such as German Idealism.
Topics in 19th-Century Philosophy - TOPICS: 19C PHIL
PHIL 416A
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of a major 19th-century philosopher such as Hegel, Mill or Nietzsche, or school, such as German Idealism.
Topics in 19th-Century Philosophy - TOPICS: 19C PHIL
PHIL 416A
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of a major 19th-century philosopher such as Hegel, Mill or Nietzsche, or school, such as German Idealism.
Topics in 19th-Century Philosophy - Topics in 19th-Century Philosophy
PHIL 416A
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of a major 19th-century philosopher such as Hegel, Mill or Nietzsche, or school, such as German Idealism. Recommended pre-requisites: one of PHIL 314, PHIL 315, PHIL 316, PHIL 340.
Topics in 19th-Century Philosophy - Topics in 19th-Century Philosophy
PHIL 416A
keyboard_arrow_downStudy of a major 19th-century philosopher such as Hegel, Mill or Nietzsche, or school, such as German Idealism. Recommended pre-requisites: one of PHIL 314, PHIL 315, PHIL 316, PHIL 340.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Verkerk, Willow | Section DescriptionThis seminar focuses on a close reading of one or more of the works of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. We will study and question his concepts of the free spirit, the overhuman, the will to power, eternal recurrence, and amor fati, as well as his writings on truth, the self, the political community, love, and friendship. Recommended prerequisites include Phil 348 and/or Phil 385. |
Topics in Twentieth-Century Philosophy
PHIL 418
keyboard_arrow_downIntensive study of a major philosopher such as Wittgenstein, Russell, or Heidegger, or school, such as pragmatism or logical empiricism.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Simchen, Ori |
Topics in Twentieth-Century Philosophy
PHIL 418
keyboard_arrow_downIntensive study of a major philosopher such as Wittgenstein, Russell, or Heidegger, or school, such as pragmatism or logical empiricism.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Seminar |
Topics in Twentieth-Century Philosophy - 20TH CENT PHIL
PHIL 418A
keyboard_arrow_downIntensive study of a major philosopher such as Wittgenstein, Russell, or Heidegger, or school, such as pragmatism or logical empiricism.
Topics in Twentieth-Century Philosophy - 20TH CENT PHIL
PHIL 418A
keyboard_arrow_downIntensive study of a major philosopher such as Wittgenstein, Russell, or Heidegger, or school, such as pragmatism or logical empiricism.
Topics in Twentieth-Century Philosophy - 20TH CENT PHIL
PHIL 418A
keyboard_arrow_downIntensive study of a major philosopher such as Wittgenstein, Russell, or Heidegger, or school, such as pragmatism or logical empiricism.
Topics in Twentieth-Century Philosophy - Topics in Twentieth-Century Philosophy
PHIL 418A
keyboard_arrow_downIntensive study of a major philosopher such as Wittgenstein, Russell, or Heidegger, or school, such as pragmatism or logical empiricism. Recommended pre-requisite: PHIL 340.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_002 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Thompson, Evan | Section DescriptionThis course will cover the philosophical movement of Phenomenology, inaugurated by Edmund Husserl. We will focus on classic texts by Husserl and contemporary issues arising from these texts, especially concerning realism versus idealism in metaphysics. Requirements: TBD but will include at least 3 in-class, closed-book quizzes. |
Philosophy of History
PHIL 419
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of history and historical explanation, historical progress, purpose, necessity, law and causation. Hegel, Marx, Vico, Spengler, Pareto, Collingwood, Croce, and Toynbee, as well as contemporary figures. Students will be expected to have an adequate knowledge of ancient or modern history.
Philosophy of History - PHIL OF HISTORY
PHIL 419A
keyboard_arrow_downConcepts of history and historical explanation, historical progress, purpose, necessity, law and causation. Hegel, Marx, Vico, Spengler, Pareto, Collingwood, Croce, and Toynbee, as well as contemporary figures. Students will be expected to have an adequate knowledge of ancient or modern history.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Wylie, Alison | Section DescriptionHow do we know what (we think) we know about the past? What makes an historical narrative explanatory? And why does history matter? These questions about historical inquiry have long intrigued philosophers and practitioners alike. We will focus on evidential reasoning and narrative construction in history and archaeology, with some comparative examples drawn from the philosophy of geology, evolutionary biology and paleontology. Core texts will include Currie’s Rock, Bone and Ruin: An Optimist’s Guide to the Historical Sciences (2018); Chapman and Wylie’s Evidential Reasoning in Archaeology (2016); Roth’s Philosophical Structure of Historical Explanation (2020); and Trouillot’s Silencing the Past (1995). Requirements: short weekly response posts and in-class presentations (50%); a short expository essay and a final term paper (50%). Prerequisites: no formal prerequisites but it is recommended that you have at least one prior course in an historical science and/or in philosophy of science. Contact the instructor if you have any questions about appropriate background for this course. Graduate credit: contact the instructor to arrange graduate-level requirements if you would like to register for 500-level credit. The request form for graduate credit must be approved before registration closes. COVID-19 notice: For up-to-date information on the status of UBC's 2020W Term 2 courses, please refer to UBC's COVID-19 website. |
Philosophy of History - PHIL OF HISTORY
PHIL 419A
keyboard_arrow_downWhat counts as evidence, and what are best practices for working with archaeological evidence? In this seminar we will focus on philosophical issues raised by collaborative practice in archaeology, including ethical and political as well as epistemic and methodological issues. We’ll take a case-based approach to building a philosophical framework for understanding the promise and…
Topics in Symbolic Logic - TOPICS:SYMB LOGI
PHIL 420A
keyboard_arrow_downFormal semantics, proof theory, incompleteness and decidability, axiomatic set theory, independence results. Consult the Department as to which topics are offered in a given year.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Topics in Symbolic Logic - TOPICS:SYMB LOGI
PHIL 420A
keyboard_arrow_downFormal semantics, proof theory, incompleteness and decidability, axiomatic set theory, independence results. Consult the Department as to which topics are offered in a given year.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Gilbert, David Robert |
Topics in Symbolic Logic - Topics in Symbolic Logic
PHIL 420A
keyboard_arrow_downThis is an advanced course in symbolic logic. Our focus will be on several limitative results concerning logical systems. In particular, the first half of the course will consist of a detailed, rigorous proof of Godel’s incompleteness theorems. Our approach will involve developing some amount of recursion theory. The topics in the second half of…
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_002 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | T | 09:00 - 12:00 | Gilbert, David |
Topics in Philosophy of Language
PHIL 426
keyboard_arrow_downAdvanced topics in the philosophy of language.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Simchen, Ori |
Topics in Philosophy of Language
PHIL 426
keyboard_arrow_downAdvanced topics in the philosophy of language.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lecture |
Topics in Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 431
keyboard_arrow_downCentral concepts and problems in political life and thought including obligation, citizenship, representation, justice; equality; civil rights and liberty; disobedience.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen |
Topics in Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 431
keyboard_arrow_downCentral concepts and problems in political life and thought including obligation, citizenship, representation, justice; equality; civil rights and liberty; disobedience.
Topics in Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 431
keyboard_arrow_downCentral concepts and problems in political life and thought including obligation, citizenship, representation, justice; equality; civil rights and liberty; disobedience.
Topics in Social and Political Philosophy - TOP S & P PHIL
PHIL 431A
keyboard_arrow_downCentral concepts and problems in political life and thought including obligation, citizenship, representation, justice; equality; civil rights and liberty; disobedience.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | Th | 14:00 - 17:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen | Section DescriptionTopic: Power and Ideology Most would agree that politics involves uses of power and ideology, though there is much less agreement about what these concepts mean and how they work. Both concepts refer to things that can be used in ways that are positive and constructive, as well as subject to oppressive and destructive uses. The relationship between power and ideology is also very hard to depict clearly and with wide agreement. This course will study some of the most widely read conceptions of power, and consider their ethical and political uses, as well as their role in social scientific theories. It will take up ideology as a separate topic, and consider how it functions in society, and how we might evaluate ideologies as oppressive or liberatory. Readings will be drawn from authors such as Mannheim, Lukes, Morriss, Allen, Pettit, Foucault, Althusser, Bourdieu, and others.
Format/instructional delivery method: This course will take place in person, and students are expected to attend in person unless public health factors prevent it. It is not clear how feasible it will be for students to participate remotely when most of us are in person in our classroom, but it may be feasible, though not desirable. The expectation, however, is that students will participate in person in the classroom, unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, or exigent circumstances warrant. If UBC requires the course to move online, it is anticipated that the course will continue to meet synchronously at the scheduled time. over Zoom. |
Topics in Social and Political Philosophy - TOP S & P PHIL
PHIL 431A
keyboard_arrow_downCentral concepts and problems in political life and thought including obligation, citizenship, representation, justice; equality; civil rights and liberty; disobedience.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen | Section DescriptionWinston Churchill noted, "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time." Canada, like many other developed countries, prides itself on being a democracy, and extols the virtues of democracy to both its citizens and others around the world. But what is a "democracy," and why is it it supposed to be better than other forms of government? What more, if anything, is required for democracy other than merely having elections? What is required of a populace to make democracy a viable form of government? What protections do minority groups need to have in democracies, and what are the appropriate limits on such protections? These and related questions will be the subject of this seminar. Readings will come from classic and contemporary sources in philosophy and political theory. Special attention will be given to some paradoxes in voting, the role of constitutions in democratic government, issues of social cohesion and polarization, and the interactions between democratic and non-democratic states in the world community. Students will be expected to develop a substantial paper on a topic of their own choosing, and student participation in discussion will be highly encouraged. |
Topics in Ethical Theory
PHIL 432
keyboard_arrow_downClassic or contemporary works in ethical theory.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Bedke, Matthew |
Topics in Ethical Theory
PHIL 432
keyboard_arrow_downClassic or contemporary works in ethical theory.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 |
Topics in Ethical Theory
PHIL 432
keyboard_arrow_downClassic or contemporary works in ethical theory.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Ayars, Alisabeth | Section DescriptionThis is an advanced-level discussion-based seminar in metaethics. Students are expected to do all readings and come prepared to participate fully in class discussions concerning complex topics. The topic of the seminar is moral motivation. We'll be covering questions concerning the motivational power of moral judgments, the evaluation of moral motivation (e.g., what kind of motivation underlies praiseworthiness), whether moral motivation is always good or whether it can interfere with other goods like personal relationships and happiness, and whether moral ignorance is exculpating. Readings will include works by Michael Smith, Zoe King, Julia Markovitz, Nomy Arpaly, Michael Stocker, Gideon Rosen, Elizabeth Harman, Andrew Sepielli, and Paulina Sliwa. |
Topics in Ethical Theory
PHIL 432
keyboard_arrow_downClassic or contemporary works in ethical theory. Prerequisite: PHIL 230. 9 credits of PHIL at the 200-level or above
Topics in Ethical Theory - TOP ETH THEORY
PHIL 432A
keyboard_arrow_downClassic or contemporary works in ethical theory.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Brownlee, Kimberley | Section DescriptionThis course will analyse a range of issues pertaining to interactional ethics. The course will explore: 1) gossip, secrets, lies, and privacy; 2) etiquette, social virtues, manners and morals, 3) recognition and respect, and 4) microaggressions, anger in conversations, ostracism, bullying, and hate speech. |
Topics in Ethical Theory - TOP ETH THEORY
PHIL 432A
keyboard_arrow_downClassic or contemporary works in ethical theory.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Ayars, Alisabeth |
Topics in Epistemology
PHIL 440
keyboard_arrow_downAnalysis of the concept of knowledge; problems of justifying ordinary and basic empirical beliefs.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Ichikawa, Jonathan | Section DescriptionCOVID-19 Notice: This is a student-driven, discussion-based seminar. We will meet once per week for three hours, via Zoom. Due to its seminar nature, synchronous participation is required. |
Topics in Epistemology
PHIL 440
keyboard_arrow_downAnalysis of the concept of knowledge; problems of justifying ordinary and basic empirical beliefs.
Topics in Epistemology
PHIL 440
keyboard_arrow_downAnalysis of the concept of knowledge; problems of justifying ordinary and basic empirical beliefs. Recommended pre-requisite: PHIL 240.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Prueitt, Cat |
Philosophy of Perception
PHIL 441
keyboard_arrow_downThe contribution of the senses to knowledge of the external world; the nature of perception and its contribution to empirical knowledge.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Bittner, Thomas Jacob | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Bittner, Thomas Jacob |
Philosophy of Perception
PHIL 441
keyboard_arrow_downThe contribution of the senses to knowledge of the external world; the nature of perception and its contribution to empirical knowledge.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Web-Oriented Course | M, W, F | 9:00 - 10:00 | Bittner, Thomas Jacob | Section DescriptionIn this course, we will consider some of the main philosophical problems that arise in connection with perception, concentrating mainly on visual perception. What is perception? Do we encounter the world directly in perception, or is our perceptual access to the world mediated somehow? Is the concept of representation essential to any adequate account of perception? COVID-19 notice: My current plan is for class meetings to use a lecture/discussion format and to take place entirely online. Monday and Friday lectures will be recorded, so that students living in distant time zones can view them during daylight hours. Wednesday class meetings will take place in real time on UBC Canvas Collaborate Ultra and will be used for class discussion, assessment (quizzes and exams), and student presentations. | |||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Aydede, Murat |
Philosophy of Perception
PHIL 441
keyboard_arrow_downThe contribution of the senses to knowledge of the external world; the nature of perception and its contribution to empirical knowledge.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Alford-duguid, Dominic | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Aydede, Murat | Section DescriptionThe study of perception is at the cross-section of many philosophical areas: philosophy of mind (the ontology of conscious experiences), epistemology (justificatory role of perception, skepticism and the external world), philosophy of language (issues in theories of reference and content), philosophy of science (scientific vs. manifest image; observation vs. theory). This course will survey major philosophical theories in the philosophy of perception such as naïve realism, sense-datum theory, adverbialism, intentionalism, among others. The course will center around the so-called “problem of perception”. We will also spend some time to investigate the role of bodily sensations such as pains to see whether they can shed new lights on our understanding of standard modes of perception. | |||
| WL2 | 2 | Waiting List | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Aydede, Murat |
Philosophy of Perception
PHIL 441
keyboard_arrow_downThe contribution of the senses to knowledge of the external world; the nature of perception and its contribution to empirical knowledge. Recommended pre-requisites: Either (a) PHIL 240 or (b) COGS 200. If COGS 200, accompanied by 3 credits in PHIL at the 200-level or above.
Philosophy of Perception
PHIL 441
keyboard_arrow_downThe contribution of the senses to knowledge of the external world; the nature of perception and its contribution to empirical knowledge. Recommended pre-requisites: Either (a) PHIL 240 or (b) COGS 200. If COGS 200, accompanied by 3 credits in PHIL at the 200-level or above.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Alford-duguid, Dominic | |||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Alford-duguid, Dominic |
Philosophy of Perception - PHIL OF PERCEPT
PHIL 441A
keyboard_arrow_downThe contribution of the senses to knowledge of the external world; the nature of perception and its contribution to empirical knowledge.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Alford-duguid, Dominic | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Alford-duguid, Dominic |
Philosophy of Perception - PHIL OF PERCEPT
PHIL 441A
keyboard_arrow_downThe contribution of the senses to knowledge of the external world; the nature of perception and its contribution to empirical knowledge.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Henry, Aaron | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 15:00 - 16:00 | Alford-duguid, Dominic | Section DescriptionWe shall examine attempts to shed light on an array of interconnected questions about the nature and role of perceptual experience. For instance, perception isn’t just a source of knowledge: it must also provide a subject matter for our thoughts about the world. How does it do that? Authors to be read include: Bertrand Russell, Susanna Siegel, M. G. F. Martin, G. E. Moore, John Campbell, David Chalmers, Elizabeth Anscombe, Myles Burnyeat, and Umrao Sethi. |
Topics in Continental Philosophy
PHIL 448
keyboard_arrow_downA study of European philosophers from amongst Husserl, Heidegger, Habermas, Foucault, Derrida, Lacan, Levinas, and others. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 448 or PHIL 449.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Verkerk, Willow |
Topics in Continental Philosophy
PHIL 448
keyboard_arrow_downA study of European philosophers from amongst Husserl, Heidegger, Habermas, Foucault, Derrida, Lacan, Levinas, and others. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 448 or PHIL 449.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Verkerk, Willow |
Topics in Continental Philosophy
PHIL 448
keyboard_arrow_downA study of European philosophers from amongst Husserl, Heidegger, Habermas, Foucault, Derrida, Lacan, Levinas, and others.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Verkerk, Willow | Section DescriptionThis seminar explores how notions of perversion have been questioned and undermined by two continental traditions: psychoanalysis and phenomenology. It challenges notions of the normal and the pathological through philosophical accounts of embodiment and sexuality in Freud, Merleau-Ponty, Lacan, Irigaray, Butler, and Ahmed. |
Topics in Continental Philosophy
PHIL 448
keyboard_arrow_downA study of European philosophers from amongst Husserl, Heidegger, Habermas, Foucault, Derrida, Lacan, Levinas, and others.
Topics in Continental Philosophy - CONTINENTAL PHIL
PHIL 448A
keyboard_arrow_downA study of European philosophers from amongst Husserl, Heidegger, Habermas, Foucault, Derrida, Lacan, Levinas, and others. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 448 or PHIL 449.
Topics in Continental Philosophy - CONTINENTAL PHIL
PHIL 448A
keyboard_arrow_downA study of European philosophers from amongst Husserl, Heidegger, Habermas, Foucault, Derrida, Lacan, Levinas, and others. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 448 or PHIL 449.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Verkerk, Willow |
Topics in Continental Philosophy - Topics in Continental Philosophy
PHIL 448A
keyboard_arrow_downA study of European philosophers from amongst Husserl, Heidegger, Habermas, Foucault, Derrida, Lacan, Levinas, and others.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Verkerk, Willow |
Topics in Metaphysics - TOP IN METAPHYS
PHIL 450A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics including ontology, universals and particulars, substance, determinism and indeterminism, identity over time, and theories of truth.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Alford-duguid, Dominic |
Topics in Metaphysics - TOP IN METAPHYS
PHIL 450A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics including ontology, universals and particulars, substance, determinism and indeterminism, identity over time, and theories of truth.
Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 451
keyboard_arrow_downThe nature of the mental and physical; the relation between minds and bodies; the character of psychological explanation.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Aydede, Murat | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Thompson, Evan |
Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 451
keyboard_arrow_downThe nature of the mental and physical; the relation between minds and bodies; the character of psychological explanation.
Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 451
keyboard_arrow_downThe nature of the mental and physical; the relation between minds and bodies; the character of psychological explanation.
Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 451
keyboard_arrow_downThe nature of the mental and physical; the relation between minds and bodies; the character of psychological explanation. Recommended pre-requisites: Either (a) PHIL 240 or (b) COGS 200. If COGS 200, accompanied by 3 credits of PHIL at the 200-level or above.
Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 451
keyboard_arrow_downThe nature of the mental and physical; the relation between minds and bodies; the character of psychological explanation. Recommended pre-requisites: Either (a) PHIL 240 or (b) COGS 200. If COGS 200, accompanied by 3 credits of PHIL at the 200-level or above.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Online | Lecture | T, Th | 13:00 - 16:00 |
Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 451
keyboard_arrow_downThe nature of the mental and physical; the relation between minds and bodies; the character of psychological explanation. Recommended pre-requisites: Either (a) PHIL 240 or (b) COGS 200. If COGS 200, accompanied by 3 credits of PHIL at the 200-level or above.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Thompson, Evan | Section DescriptionThis course is an advanced introduction to the philosophy of mind. Its objective is to introduce you to a variety of philosophical issues about the nature of the mind, especially issues that arise in connection with scientific research on the brain. The course will focus on the nature of consciousness and the self. What is consciousness and how is it related to the brain, the rest of the body, and the physical world? Can consciousness be explained in physical terms? Can there be a scientific understanding of consciousness or will consciousness remain forever mysterious? Is there a self or is the self an Illusion? Guided by these questions, we will examine consciousness and the sense of self across a wide variety of states, including awake perception, dreaming, lucid dreaming, deep sleep, out-of-body experiences, dying and near-death experiences, as well as meditative states. We will draw from a wide variety of sources, including contemporary philosophy of mind, Indian philosophy, and Buddhist philosophy, as well as cognitive science, especially the neuroscience of consciousness, sleep science, and the neuroscience of meditation. Requirements: TBD but will include at least 3 in-class, closed-book quizzes. | ||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 09:30 - 11:00 | Aydede, Murat |
Philosophy of Mind - PHIL OF MIND
PHIL 451A
keyboard_arrow_downThe nature of the mental and physical; the relation between minds and bodies; the character of psychological explanation.
Philosophy of Mind - PHIL OF MIND
PHIL 451A
keyboard_arrow_downThe nature of the mental and physical; the relation between minds and bodies; the character of psychological explanation.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Henry, Aaron | Section DescriptionThis course is an advanced survey of contemporary work on the mind-body problem: the problem of understanding the relationship between the mental and the physical. Our discussion begins with mental causation. Many physicalists - roughly, those who think that everything is fundamentally physical - have seized on mental causation as a strategy for defending their position. Our main aims will be to grasp why, and to assess whether are right to do so. From mental causation, we’ll turn to mental content: the ‘aboutness’ or ‘intentional directedness’ of the mental. We will consider some influential physicalist accounts of mental content and the principal challenges that have dogged such accounts. From content, we turn to consciousness. Here, we’ll consider the arguments that opponents of physicalism have offered for believing that the existence of consciousness (specifically, ‘phenomenal’ consciousness) is incompatible with physicalism, as well as the main ways physicalists have attempted to rebut these arguments. In the final weeks, we will examine positions on the mind-body relation that have historically received less attention than physicalism and dualism. Time permitting, we'll discuss: ‘mysterianism’ (the view that the relation between consciousness and the physical lies forever beyond our cognitive grasp); ‘illusionism’ (the view that phenomenal consciousness is illusory); ‘panpsychism’ (the view that mind or consciousness is somehow woven into the physical fabric of the cosmos); and some varieties of ‘idealism’ (the view that mind or consciousness is all there is, fundamentally). | |||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Thompson, Evan |
Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science
PHIL 455
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical topics in the cognitive sciences, such as empiricism vs. nativism, consciousness, mental representation, cognitive architecture, language and thought, and situated cognition.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M | 15:00 - 18:00 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionFor more information about this course, please check out Dr. Margolis' website. |
Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science
PHIL 455
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical topics in the cognitive sciences, such as empiricism vs. nativism, consciousness, mental representation, cognitive architecture, language and thought, and situated cognition.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | W | 15:00 - 18:00 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionTERM 1: THE STRUCTURE OF THE MIND PHIL455 Topics in Philosophy and Cognitive Science (margolisphilosophy.com) | |||
| 002 | 2 | Seminar | Th | 15:00 - 18:00 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionTERM 2: MORAL PSYCHOLOGY PHIL455 Topics in Philosophy and Cognitive Science (margolisphilosophy.com) |
Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science - TPC COGNITIV SCI
PHIL 455A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical topics in the cognitive sciences, such as empiricism vs. nativism, consciousness, mental representation, cognitive architecture, language and thought, and situated cognition.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M | 15:00 - 18:00 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionDo people with radically different background theories perceive the world in different ways? Is language essential to some forms of cognition? Are moral judgments more dependent on reason or emotion? What features of the mind generate implicit bias? This section of PHIL455 will look at questions about the overall structure of the mind where the best research is equally grounded in developments in philosophy and the cognitive sciences. Further information about this course can be located here: https://www.margolisphilosophy.com/teaching.html |
Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science - TPC COGNITIV SCI
PHIL 455A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical topics in the cognitive sciences, such as empiricism vs. nativism, consciousness, mental representation, cognitive architecture, language and thought, and situated cognition.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Henry, Aaron |
Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science - Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science
PHIL 455A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical topics in the cognitive sciences, such as empiricism vs. nativism, consciousness, mental representation, cognitive architecture, language & thought, and situated cognition. Prerequisite: One of PHIL 441, PHIL 451. Or any 6 credits of Philosophy at the 200-level or above (except PHIL 220, PHIL 222, PHIL 320).
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_002 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | Th | 15:00 - 18:00 | Margolis, Eric | |||
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Aydede, Murat | Section DescriptionIn the first part of this seminar, we will focus on two concepts fundamental to contemporary cognitive science: "representation" and "computation". This will set up the context in which we will, in the later part of the seminar, examine the traditional debate about empiricism versus rationalism about the architecture of the cognitive mind, and in particular, about concepts. |
Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science - Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science
PHIL 455A
keyboard_arrow_downPhilosophical topics in the cognitive sciences, such as empiricism vs. nativism, consciousness, mental representation, cognitive architecture, language & thought, and situated cognition. Prerequisite: One of PHIL 441, PHIL 451. Or any 6 credits of Philosophy at the 200-level or above (except PHIL 220, PHIL 222, PHIL 320).
Philosophy of Social Science
PHIL 461
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in the philosophy of science of special concern to the social sciences: the problem of objectivity, the use of models and evidence, causation and causal reasoning, formal methods, the status of social kinds and norms, scientific explanation, laws.
Philosophy of Social Science
PHIL 461
keyboard_arrow_downTopics in the philosophy of science of special concern to the social sciences: the problem of objectivity, the use of models and evidence, causation and causal reasoning, formal methods, the status of social kinds and norms, scientific explanation, laws. Prerequisite: 9 credits at the 200-level or above from philosophy, anthropology, geography, economics, history, political science, psychology or sociology.
Space and Time
PHIL 462
keyboard_arrow_downSuch topics as: Are space and time continuous? Is motion always relative to another body? Does time flow? Is time irreversible?
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Korolev, Alexandre |
Space and Time - SPACE AND TIME
PHIL 462A
keyboard_arrow_downSuch topics as: Are space and time continuous? Is motion always relative to another body? Does time flow? Is time irreversible?
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Seminar |
Space and Time - SPACE AND TIME
PHIL 462A
keyboard_arrow_downSuch topics as: Are space and time continuous? Is motion always relative to another body? Does time flow? Is time irreversible?
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Korolev, Alexandre |
Space and Time - Space and Time
PHIL 462A
keyboard_arrow_downSuch topics as: Are space and time continuous? Is motion always relative to another body? Does time flow? Is time irreversible? Recommended pre-requisites: PHIL 340 or 12 credits of mathematics or science.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Korolev, Alexandre |
Philosophy of Biology
PHIL 464
keyboard_arrow_downMethodological, historical, philosophical and social science questions about biology.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | W | 12:00 - 15:00 | Stephens, Christopher |
Philosophy of Biology
PHIL 464
keyboard_arrow_downMethodological, historical, philosophical and social science questions about biology.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Stephens, Christopher |
Philosophy of Biology
PHIL 464
keyboard_arrow_downMethodological, historical, philosophical and social science questions about biology.
Philosophy of Biology
PHIL 464
keyboard_arrow_downMethodological, historical, philosophical and social science questions about biology.
Philosophy of Biology
PHIL 464
keyboard_arrow_downMethodological, historical, philosophical and social science questions about biology. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in any degree program or 9 credits of philosophy.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | Th | 11:00 - 14:00 | Stephens, Christopher |
Topics in Philosophy of Science
PHIL 469
keyboard_arrow_downTopics such as probability and induction; foundations of measurement; theory construction.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Wylie, Alison |
Topics in Philosophy of Science - Topics in Philosophy of Science
PHIL 469A
keyboard_arrow_downTopics such as probability and induction; foundations of measurement; theory construction. Recommended pre-requisite: PHIL_V 369.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_002 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Korolev, Alexandre | |||
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Richardson, Alan Walter | Section DescriptionSince the controversies during the Covid pandemic regarding the both the efficacy of measures such as masking and vaccines in reducing the spread of disease and the wisdom of mandates within public health policy, there has been an increasing tendency among commentators within and outside of science to claim that there is a crisis of trust in science. Conjectures about causes of this increasing lack of public trust in science are many—a general lack of trust in institutions, social media disinformation campaigns, political interference, genuine problems (such as the replication crisis) in contemporary science, and many others. Moreover, since the start of the second Trump term, the world’s leading public funder of science, the United States of America, has been systematically dismantling systems of the public funding of science that have been in place for over 70 years, while placing figures with views often at odds with consensus science into leadership roles in places like the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration. Are current controversies over, for example, the safety and efficacy of pediatric vaccines political interference with science or legitimate concerns long suppressed by a scientific community captured by the special interests of drug companies? If you are not a trained epidemiologist or statistician, how would you begun understand and weight the evidence? This course will look at currently pressing issues in public engagement of science and public trust in science from the lenses of philosophy of science and science and technology studies. Throughout we shall return to the question of what our epistemic responsibilities are as citizens of a society that has (one hopes) both some desire that its public policies bear some relation to the facts and some commitment to democratic ideals. Philosophical and/or scientific background will be an asset but is not required. The course will benefit from a connection to the UBC community-engaged learning office, which will facilitate both visiting places like Science World and the Beaty Biodiversity Museum to see how they conceive of their public missions and (for those students who so wish) constructing public-facing final research projects. Required text: Angela Potochnik and Melissa Jacquart, Public Engagement with Science: Defining the Project, Cambridge University Press, 2025. |
Comparative Conceptions of the Self
PHIL 470
keyboard_arrow_downWays in which the 'self' has been portrayed in eastern and western religious traditions. Thinkers to be considered include Aristotle, Mencius, Freud, Xunzi (Hsn-tzu), Nietzche, and Zhuangzi (Chuang-tzu).
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Thompson, Evan |
Comparative Conceptions of the Self
PHIL 470
keyboard_arrow_downWays in which the 'self' has been portrayed in eastern and western religious traditions. Thinkers to be considered include Aristotle, Mencius, Freud, Xunzi (Hsn-tzu), Nietzche, and Zhuangzi (Chuang-tzu).
Comparative Conceptions of the Self
PHIL 470
keyboard_arrow_downWays in which the 'self' has been portrayed in eastern and western religious traditions. Thinkers to be considered include Aristotle, Mencius, Freud, Xunzi (Hsn-tzu), Nietzche, and Zhuangzi (Chuang-tzu).
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Thompson, Evan | Section DescriptionIn this course we will examine conceptions of the self in Chinese philosophy (Mengzi, Zhuangzi), Hindu philosophy (Bhagavad Gita), and Buddhist philosophy (Śāntideva). The course will serve as an introduction to some major strands of Asian philosophical thinking about the self and our relations to others. (2021-05-22) |
Comparative Conceptions of the Self
PHIL 470
keyboard_arrow_downWays in which the 'self' has been portrayed in eastern and western religious traditions. Thinkers to be considered include Aristotle, Mencius, Freud, Xunzi (Hsn-tzu), Nietzche, and Zhuangzi (Chuang-tzu).
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Thompson, Evan |
Comparative Conceptions of the Self
PHIL 470
keyboard_arrow_downWays in which the 'self' has been portrayed in eastern and western religious traditions. Thinkers to be considered include Aristotle, Mencius, Freud, Xunzi (Hsn-tzu), Nietzche, and Zhuangzi (Chuang-tzu).
Comparative Conceptions of the Self
PHIL 470
keyboard_arrow_downWays in which the 'self' has been portrayed in eastern and western religious traditions. Thinkers to be considered include Aristotle, Mencius, Freud, Xunzi (Hsn-tzu), Nietzche, and Zhuangzi (Chuang-tzu). Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 470 or ASIA 470. Equivalency: ASIA 470
Comparative Conceptions of the Self
PHIL 470
keyboard_arrow_downWays in which the 'self' has been portrayed in eastern and western religious traditions. Thinkers to be considered include Aristotle, Mencius, Freud, Xunzi (Hsn-tzu), Nietzche, and Zhuangzi (Chuang-tzu). Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 470 or ASIA 470. Equivalency: ASIA 470
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 09:30 - 11:00 | Thompson, Evan | Section DescriptionThis course will examine various conceptions of the self in Asian philosophical traditions. Although the class format is lecture, emphasis will be given to in-depth classroom discussion of readings. Requirements: TBD but will include at least 3 in-class, closed-book quizzes. |
Directed Reading
PHIL 485
keyboard_arrow_downSame as PHIL 486-9.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Directed Studies | Simchen, Ori | ||||||
| 002 | 2 | Directed Studies | T, Th | 17:00 - 18:30 | Mole, Christopher |
Directed Reading
PHIL 485
keyboard_arrow_downSame as PHIL 486-9.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Directed Studies | Kraal, Anders |
Directed Reading
PHIL 485
keyboard_arrow_downSame as PHIL 486-9.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Directed Studies |
Directed Reading
PHIL 485
keyboard_arrow_downSame as PHIL 486-9.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 1 | Directed Studies | Kraal, Anders | ||||||
| 002 | 1 | Directed Studies | Jenkins, Caroline | ||||||
| 003 | 2 | Directed Studies | Kraal, Anders |
Directed Reading
PHIL 485
keyboard_arrow_downSame as PHIL 486-9.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Other Distance Mode | Independent Study | Kraal, Anders | ||||||
| 003 | In-Person | Independent Study | Kraal, Anders | ||||||
| 004 | In-Person | Independent Study | Ichikawa, Jonathan | ||||||
| 005 | In-Person | Independent Study | Lukits, Stefan |
Directed Reading
PHIL 485
keyboard_arrow_downSame as PHIL 486-9.
Directed Reading
PHIL 486
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Directed Studies | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Multiple instructors | InstructorsMargolis, Eric | Chitnev, Veta |
Directed Reading - DIRECTED READING
PHIL 486A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Directed Studies | Gilbert, David Robert |
Directed Reading - DIRECTED READING
PHIL 486A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | Directed Studies |
Directed Reading
PHIL 487
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 2 | Directed Studies | Taubeneck, Steven |
Directed Reading
PHIL 487
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 2 | Directed Studies | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Berryman, Sylvia |
Directed Reading
PHIL 487
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Directed Studies | Taubeneck, Steven | |||||||
| 002 | Directed Studies | Kraal, Anders |
Directed Reading
PHIL 487
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Directed Studies | Kraal, Anders | ||||||
| 002 | 1 | Directed Studies | W | 12:00 - 13:00 | Brownlee, Kimberley | ||||
| 004 | 2 | Directed Studies | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Kraal, Anders | ||||
| 006 | 1 | Directed Studies | Gilbert, David Robert | ||||||
| 007 | 2 | Directed Studies | Lopes, Dominic | ||||||
| 008 | 2 | Directed Studies | Kraal, Anders | ||||||
| 009 | 2 | Directed Studies | Taubeneck, Steven |
Directed Reading
PHIL 487
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 2 | Directed Studies | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Lopes, Dominic |
Directed Reading
PHIL 488
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Directed Studies | T, Th | 15:30 - 17:00 | Berryman, Sylvia |
Directed Reading
PHIL 488
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1-2 | Directed Studies | Taubeneck, Steven |
Directed Reading
PHIL 488
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Directed Studies | T | 15:30 - 18:30 | Berryman, Sylvia |
Directed Reading
PHIL 489
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details | |||||||||
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| 001 | 2 | Directed Studies | T, Th | 16:00 - 17:00 | Emmett, Kelin |
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Directed Reading
PHIL 489
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Directed Studies | T, Th | 17:00 - 18:30 | Multiple instructors | InstructorsBrain, Robert | Richardson, Alan Walter |
Directed Reading
PHIL 489
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Directed Studies | M, W | 16:00 - 17:30 | Kraal, Anders |
Honours Tutorial
PHIL 490
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in fourth-year Honours.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Ballarin, Roberta |
Honours Tutorial
PHIL 490
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in fourth-year Honours.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Aydede, Murat |
Honours Tutorial
PHIL 490
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in fourth-year Honours.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Brownlee, Kimberley |
Honours Tutorial - HONOURS 4TH YEAR
PHIL 490A
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in fourth-year Honours.
Honours Tutorial - HONOURS 4TH YEAR
PHIL 490A
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in fourth-year Honours.
Honours Tutorial - Honours Tutorial
PHIL 490A
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in fourth-year Honours.
The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registrationHonours Tutorial - Honours Tutorial
PHIL 490A
keyboard_arrow_downFor students in fourth-year Honours. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1-2 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Stephens, Christopher | |||
| A_002 | 1-2 | In-Person | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Margolis, Eric |
Seminar for Majors in Philosophy
PHIL 491
keyboard_arrow_downSelected problems in philosophy, with attention to methods of research. Check with the department for specific topics. Primarily for fourth-year Philosophy Major students, but also open to Philosophy Honours.
Seminar for Majors in Philosophy
PHIL 491
keyboard_arrow_downSelected problems in philosophy, with attention to methods of research. Check with the department for specific topics. Primarily for fourth-year Philosophy Major students, but also open to Philosophy Honours.
Seminar for Majors in Philosophy - SEM PHIL MAJORS
PHIL 491A
keyboard_arrow_downSelected problems in philosophy, with attention to methods of research. Check with the department for specific topics. Primarily for fourth-year Philosophy Major students, but also open to Philosophy Honours.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Ayars, Alisabeth | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Lopes, Dominic | ||||
| 003 | 2 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionOne of the most controversial issues in contemporary philosophy is how philosophy itself should be practiced. Is philosophy an a priori discipline? Should philosophers be content to develop their theories while sitting in the proverbial armchair? Proponents of experimental philosophy argue that philosophy needs to look at concrete empirical work on how ordinary people think and reason and that this work has important implications for a wide variety of philosophical debates—everything from semantics and epistemology to metaphysics and ethics. Some experimental philosophers have even argued that recent experimental work shows that traditional philosophical methods are hopelessly misguided. In this seminar, we will examine the experimental philosophy movement and how it relates to other approaches to philosophy. Further information about this course can be located here: https://www.margolisphilosophy.com/teaching.html |
Seminar for Majors in Philosophy - SEM PHIL MAJORS
PHIL 491A
keyboard_arrow_downSelected problems in philosophy, with attention to methods of research. Check with the department for specific topics. Primarily for fourth-year Philosophy Major students, but also open to Philosophy Honours.
Seminar for Majors in Philosophy - SEM PHIL MAJORS
PHIL 491A
keyboard_arrow_downSelected problems in philosophy, with attention to methods of research. Check with the department for specific topics. Primarily for fourth-year Philosophy Major students, but also open to Philosophy Honours.
Seminar for Majors in Philosophy - SEM PHIL MAJORS
PHIL 491A
keyboard_arrow_downSelected problems in philosophy, with attention to methods of research. Check with the department for specific topics. Primarily for fourth-year Philosophy Major students, but also open to Philosophy Honours.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_002 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Ayars, Alisabeth |
Seminar for Majors in Philosophy - SEM PHIL MAJORS
PHIL 491A
keyboard_arrow_downSelected problems in philosophy, with attention to methods of research. Check with the department for specific topics. Primarily for fourth-year Philosophy Major students, but also open to Philosophy Honours.
Directed Reading
PHIL 499
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Directed Studies | Aydede, Murat | ||||||
| 002 | 2 | Directed Studies | Gilbert, David Robert |
Directed Reading
PHIL 499
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of Philosophy. Topics such as the existence of God, the nature and scope of human knowledge, the relationship between mind and body, personal identity, free will, issues and problems in moral philosophy. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 and either or both PHIL 101 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | In-Person | Independent Study | Lopes, Dominic |
Ancient Philosophy - ANCIENT PHILOSPH
PHIL 510A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | T | 14:00 - 17:00 | Griffin, Michael |
Ancient Philosophy - ANCIENT PHILOSPH
PHIL 510A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Berryman, Sylvia |
Ancient Philosophy - ANCIENT PHILOSPH
PHIL 510A
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Ancient Philosophy - ANCIENT PHILOSPH
PHIL 510A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | Th | 14:00 - 17:00 | Berryman, Sylvia | Section DescriptionAristotelian virtue ethics has become one of the main research projects in ethics today: this subtle and sometimes misunderstood analysis of the good life is widely studied and inspires much sophisticated philosophical thinking. This seminar will begin with a close reading of the Nicomachean Ethics, with attention to the formative interpretative literature as well as a sampling of the more recent uptake of Aristotle’s virtue ethics in contemporary ethics. This seminar would be designed to serve graduate students with interests in virtue ethics or who might be teaching Nicomachean Ethics in survey courses, as well as those with history of philosophy interests. |
Ancient Philosophy - Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 510A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | T | 14:00 - 17:00 | Berryman, Sylvia | |||
| A_002 | 2 | Online | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 15:30 |
Early Modern Philosophy - ERLY MODERN PHIL
PHIL 514A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Seminar |
Early Modern Philosophy - ERLY MODERN PHIL
PHIL 514A
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Early Modern Philosophy - ERLY MODERN PHIL
PHIL 514A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Seminar | Section DescriptionLeibniz and Leibnizian Metaphysics This course will examine in detail some central topics in Leibniz's metaphysics, including Leibniz's theory of contingency, his modal metaphysics, and his metaphysics of space and time. It will then trace the development of these Leibnizian themes in contemporary thought. |
Early Modern Philosophy - ERLY MODERN PHIL
PHIL 514A
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Early Modern Philosophy - Early Modern Philosophy
PHIL 514A
keyboard_arrow_downThis course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Amijee, Fatema |
Modern Philosophy - MODERN PHIL
PHIL 516A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Seminar | Verkerk, Willow |
Modern Philosophy - MODERN PHIL
PHIL 516A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | Verkerk, Willow |
Modern Philosophy - Modern Philosophy
PHIL 516A
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Twentieth-Century Philosophy - 20TH CENT PHIL
PHIL 518A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | Thompson, Evan |
Twentieth-Century Philosophy - 20TH CENT PHIL
PHIL 518A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | Simchen, Ori |
Twentieth-Century Philosophy - Twentieth-Century Philosophy
PHIL 518A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | T | 15:00 - 18:00 | Jenkins, Carrie | Section DescriptionThis course offers a deep dive into Iris Murdoch’s fiction and non-fiction. We will study a curated selection of Murdoch’s novels, paired with selections from her non-fictional writing on related topics. Murdoch’s own views on the relationship between philosophy and literature will form a backdrop for these investigations. We will contextualize Murdoch’s work by reading a selection of the literary and philosophical works which significantly influenced her, as well as secondary texts and bibliographical sources. Students may elect to prepare their final submission for this course in the form of a term paper, a short story, or a combination of the two. |
Logic - Logic
PHIL 520A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Stephens, Christopher |
Philosophy of Language - PHIL OF LANGUAGE
PHIL 525A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Simchen, Ori |
Philosophy of Language - PHIL OF LANGUAGE
PHIL 525A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | Seminar | Th | 14:30 - 17:30 | Frank, Adam |
Philosophy of Language - PHIL OF LANGUAGE
PHIL 525A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M | 17:30 - 20:30 | Simchen, Ori |
Philosophy of Language - Philosophy of Language
PHIL 525A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_002 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 13:00 - 16:00 | Multiple instructors | InstructorsAlford-duguid, Dominic | Simchen, Ori | ||
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 13:00 - 16:00 | Multiple instructors | InstructorsAlford-duguid, Dominic | Simchen, Ori |
Philosophy of Language - PHIL OF LANGUAGE
PHIL 525B
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 2 | Seminar | T | 14:00 - 17:00 | Prueitt, Catherine |
Moral Philosophy - MORAL PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 530A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | W | 9:00 - 12:00 | Russell, Joseph Paul |
Moral Philosophy - MORAL PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 530A
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Moral Philosophy - MORAL PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 530A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 2 | Seminar | W | 17:30 - 20:30 | Anderson, Scott Allen | Section DescriptionCollective action, agency, responsibility The philosophical topics of action, agency and responsibility are each fraught and independently challenging when considered as matters of individual action, agency, and responsibility. Each of these topics also has application when we think about groups and collective entities, which can differ from the ways they are treated in the individual cases, as well as shed light back on the individual cases. These topics, important for both ethics and political philosophy, have received considerable attention lately from scholars such as John Searle, Margaret Gilbert, Christopher Kutz, Tracy Isaacs, Michael Bratman, David Copp, and Iris Marion Young. We’ll read work by some of these writers as well as some earlier, more foundational discussions of these concepts in an individualistic framework. Relevant questions include what constitutes a collective agent or qualifies as a collective action? What is the relationship between individual members and the collective agent? How should collective responsibility be distributed among members of a collective? We’ll also give some consideration to applications of these issues to questions of responsibility for historical injustices, oppression, and global problems such as climate change.
Format/instructional delivery method: This seminar will take place in person, and students are expected to attend in person unless public health factors prevent it. Since we will be using the department seminar room (BUCH D324), it is possible for some students to participate remotely, but the expectation is that students will participate in person in the classroom, unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, or exigent circumstances warrant remote participation. If UBC requires the course to move online, it is anticipated that the course will continue to meet synchronously at the scheduled time. over Zoom. |
Moral Philosophy - MORAL PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 530A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 2 | Seminar | T | 14:00 - 17:00 | Ayars, Alisabeth |
Moral Philosophy - MORAL PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 530A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 1 | Seminar | Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Brownlee, Kimberley |
Moral Philosophy - Moral Philosophy
PHIL 530A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | M | 15:00 - 18:00 | Lopes, Dominic |
Moral Philosophy - Moral Philosophy
PHIL 530A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| A_001 | 2 | Online | Seminar | W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Brownlee, Kimberley |
Political Philosophy - POLITICAL PHIL
PHIL 531A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Lopes, Dominic | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen |
Political Philosophy - POLITICAL PHIL
PHIL 531A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Anderson, Scott Allen |
Political Philosophy - Political Philosophy
PHIL 531A
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Ethical Theory and Practice - ETHIC THRY&PRAC
PHIL 532A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M, Th | 14:00 - 17:00 | Ichikawa, Jonathan |
Ethical Theory and Practice - ETHIC THRY&PRAC
PHIL 532A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | Ichikawa, Jonathan |
Ethical Theory and Practice - ETHIC THRY&PRAC
PHIL 532A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | Brownlee, Kimberley |
Ethical Theory and Practice - ETHIC THRY&PRAC
PHIL 532A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Multiple instructors | InstructorsAyars, Alisabeth | Bedke, Matthew | |||
| 002 | 2 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Multiple instructors | InstructorsBedke, Matthew | Ayars, Alisabeth | |||
| 003 | 1 | Seminar | Ayars, Alisabeth |
Ethical Theory and Practice - Ethical Theory and Practice
PHIL 532A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Ayars, Alisabeth |
Ethical Theory and Practice - Ethical Theory and Practice
PHIL 532A
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Aesthetics - AESTHETICS
PHIL 539A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Lopes, Dominic | Section DescriptionThis seminar explores a neglected history of aesthetics, one where theories of aesthetic value and aesthetic normativity articulate visions of what is shared or common in the human experience, especially as that might be in tension with something like freedom or autonomy. The scope is capacious on one dimension: we will read texts from the ancient Mediterranean, South Asia, and the Euro tradition. At the same time, the scope is limited to aesthetic value and normativity, which notably excludes nineteenth-century writing that shifts the focus squarely onto art. The aesthetic tradition remains live and well today, and we will close by reading recent work by young philosophers. Members of the seminar enrolled in philosophy are encouraged to connect to cognate research in metaphysics and epistemology, philosophy of mind, value theory, and other areas of the history of philosophy. Members of the seminar from other disciplines are encouraged to bring their disciplinary knowledge to the table and to spin the seminar material towards their research interests. |
Epistemology - EPISTEMOLOGY
PHIL 540A
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Epistemology - EPISTEMOLOGY
PHIL 540A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | Prueitt, Catherine |
Epistemology - EPISTEMOLOGY
PHIL 540A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Directed Studies | Wylie, Alison |
Epistemology - EPISTEMOLOGY
PHIL 540A
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Epistemology - EPISTEMOLOGY
PHIL 540A
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Epistemology - EPISTEMOLOGY
PHIL 540A
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Epistemology - Epistemology
PHIL 540A
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Metaphysics - METAPHYSICS
PHIL 550A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | Thompson, Evan |
Metaphysics - METAPHYSICS
PHIL 550A
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Metaphysics - METAPHYSICS
PHIL 550A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | Th | 14:00 - 17:00 | Ballarin, Roberta | Section DescriptionTopic: time and modality, with a focus of the analogy/disanalogy between presentism and actualism. |
Metaphysics - METAPHYSICS
PHIL 550A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | T | 14:00 - 17:00 | Thompson, Evan |
Metaphysics - METAPHYSICS
PHIL 550A
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Metaphysics - Metaphysics
PHIL 550A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | M | 15:00 - 18:00 | Ballarin, Roberta |
Metaphysics - Metaphysics
PHIL 550A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | Th | 13:00 - 16:00 | Ballarin, Roberta |
Philosophy of Mind - PHIL OF MIND
PHIL 551A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | Th | 15:00 - 18:00 | Aydede, Murat | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Seminar | T | 14:00 - 17:00 | Mole, Christopher |
Philosophy of Mind - PHIL OF MIND
PHIL 551A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionWhat underlies our ability to acquire the rich and varied concepts that structure how we think about the world? Do human conceptual capacities largely trace back to a powerful form of general intelligence? Or do they depend in part on innate special-purpose psychological systems for thinking in specific types of ways? This seminar will explore the latter (nativist) approach to the origins of concepts. We will discuss different interpretations of the nativist position and how it relates to debates about nature-nurture and debates about what it might mean to say that a trait is innate. We will also examine a surprisingly large number of arguments that factor into the case for a nativist approach, while taking up a variety of important case studies (for example, the origins of such concepts as ‘belief’, ‘cause’, and ‘number’). For more information about this course, please see Dr. Margolis' website. COVID-19 notice: In the event that this course has to take place online, it will still be organized as a seminar with the usual focus on class discussion and student presentations, using Zoom or an equivalent video conference tool. |
Philosophy of Mind - PHIL OF MIND
PHIL 551A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | Th | 10:00 - 13:00 | Aydede, Murat | Section DescriptionCore seminar covering an overlapping area between philosophy of perception and metaphysics of consciousness. | |||
| 002 | 2 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Mole, Christopher | Section DescriptionMetaphysics of Mind Towards the end of the twentieth century, those who offered a functionalist theory of the mind’s metaphysics sometimes suggested (following Hilary Putnam), firstly, that such a metaphysical theory was a natural concomitant of the idea that mental phenomena are to be explained computationally; and, secondly, that such a theory was akin to the theory of the mind offered by Aristotle in De Anima. In this seminar we will be critically engaging with both claims. Readings will be drawn from Aristotle’s metaphysical and psychological writings (and from recent discussions of them), from the works of Putnam, and from a book manuscript on which I am currently working. Students taking the course for credit may write one paper, of article length, or two shorter papers, one ancient and one modern. | |||
| 003 | Lecture | Thompson, Evan |
Philosophy of Mind - PHIL OF MIND
PHIL 551A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Margolis, Eric | Section DescriptionPermission is required to take this course for students who are not members of the Philosophy graduate program. Please e-mail professor Margolis for further information. | |||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | Thompson, Evan |
Philosophy of Mind - PHIL OF MIND
PHIL 551A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Alford-duguid, Dominic | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Seminar | Th | 14:00 - 17:00 | Aydede, Murat |
Philosophy of Mind - Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 551A
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Philosophy of Mind - Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 551A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 18:00 - 21:00 | Aydede, Murat |
Philosophy of Science - PHIL OF SCIENCE
PHIL 560A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M | 9:00 - 12:00 | Bartha, Paul | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Seminar | Stephens, Christopher | ||||||
| 003 | 1 | Seminar | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Wylie, Alison |
Philosophy of Science - PHIL OF SCIENCE
PHIL 560A
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Philosophy of Science - PHIL OF SCIENCE
PHIL 560A
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Philosophy of Science - PHIL OF SCIENCE
PHIL 560A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Richardson, Alan Walter | ||||
| 002 | Seminar |
Philosophy of Science - PHIL OF SCIENCE
PHIL 560A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 1 | Seminar | W | 10:00 - 13:00 | Bartha, Paul |
Philosophy of Science - Philosophy of Science
PHIL 560A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Wylie, Alison | Section DescriptionFeminist Philosophy of Science - Standpoint theory The very idea of feminist philosophy of science is, for some, radically untenable; as an explicitly political stance, feminism can have nothing to do with science or how we understand it philosophically. The “value-free” ideals that underpin such objections have faced sustained critique on many fronts in recent decades. In this seminar we take the history of debate and the legacies of standpoint theory as a frame for exploring these ongoing debates. | ||
| A_002 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | Th | 11:00 - 14:00 | Stephens, Christopher |
Philosophy of Science - Philosophy of Science
PHIL 560A
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| A_001 | In-Person | Seminar | M | 10:00 - 12:00 | Wylie, Alison | Section DescriptionPHIL 560: Philosophy of Science “Epistemologies of Resistance: Indigenous and Engaged Research Practice” Summer 2025, Term 1 & 2 3 credits This directed reading seminar focuses on recent philosophical literature on epistemic oppression and epistemic resistance alongside Indigenous scholarship on Indigenous identity, politics of recognition, and research practice. Texts will include selections from Tallbear, Native American DNA (2013); Coulthard, Red Skin, White Masks (2014); Liboiron, Pollution is Colonialism (2021); Medina, Epistemic Resistance (2012); Tuana, Racial Climates and Ecological Indifference (2022); and Ludwig & El-Hani, Transformative Transdisciplinarity. An Introduction to Community-Based Philosophy (forthcoming, 2025). Logistics and requirements: the seminar will meet on a weekly basis through Term 1, with periodic writing workshops and a roundtable discussion in Term 2. Seminar participants are required to circulate weekly reading responses (20%) and give at least one presentation (10%) in the term 1 seminar meetings, and actively participate in the term 2 writing workshops (10%). The major requirement is a final essay (60%). |
Philosophy of Science - Philosophy of Science
PHIL 560A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | T | 14:00 - 17:00 | Stephens, Christopher |
Topics in Science and Technology Studies - TOPICS IN STS
PHIL 561A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Wylie, Alison |
Topics in Science and Technology Studies - TOPICS IN STS
PHIL 561A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Seminar | M | 14:00 - 17:00 | Wylie, Alison | Section DescriptionWe begin with a look back at the formation of STS as a field, and then read a selection of influential classics as well as recent work on the nature, status, production and circulation of facts and evidence. Readings will be drawn from the major subfields of STS – philosophy, history, sociology, and cultural studies of science. (Cross-listed with STS 501). |
Topics in Science and Technology Studies - Topics in Science and Technology Studies
PHIL 561A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Richardson, Alan Walter |
Problems - PROBLEMS
PHIL 581A
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Problems - Problems
PHIL 581A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | Th | 14:00 - 17:00 | Stephens, Christopher | |||
| A_002 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | T, Th | 18:30 - 20:00 | Lukits, Stefan |
Directed Reading
PHIL 585
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 1 | Directed Studies | Jenkins, Caroline | ||||||
| 002 | 1 | Directed Studies | Bartha, Paul | ||||||
| 003 | 1 | Directed Studies | Griffin, Michael |
Directed Reading
PHIL 585
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 1 | Directed Studies | Ichikawa, Jonathan |
Directed Reading
PHIL 585
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 1 | Directed Studies | Thompson, Evan |
Directed Reading
PHIL 585
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Directed Studies | Thompson, Evan | |||||||
| 002 | 1 | Directed Studies | Gilbert, David Robert | ||||||
| 003 | 1 | Directed Studies | Prueitt, Catherine | ||||||
| 004 | 1 | Directed Studies | Verkerk, Willow | ||||||
| 005 | 1 | Directed Studies | Schabas, Margaret | ||||||
| 006 | 2 | Directed Studies | Bedke, Matthew | ||||||
| 007 | 2 | Directed Studies | Thompson, Evan | ||||||
| 008 | 2 | Directed Studies | Prueitt, Catherine |
Directed Reading
PHIL 585
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1-2 | Directed Studies | Bedke, Matthew | ||||||
| 002 | 2 | Directed Studies | Wylie, Alison | ||||||
| 003 | 2 | Directed Studies | Wylie, Alison | ||||||
| 004 | 1 | Directed Studies | Griffin, Michael | ||||||
| 005 | 2 | Directed Studies | Ichikawa, Jonathan | ||||||
| 006 | 2 | Directed Studies | Mole, Christopher |
Directed Reading
PHIL 585
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Directed Studies | Bedke, Matthew | ||||||
| 002 | 2 | Directed Studies | Thompson, Evan | ||||||
| 003 | 2 | Directed Studies | Lopes, Dominic |
Directed Reading
PHIL 585
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 1 | Directed Studies | Jenkins, Caroline | ||||||
| 002 | 1 | Directed Studies | Steel, Daniel | ||||||
| 003 | 1 | Distance Education | Lopes, Dominic | ||||||
| 004 | 1-2 | Directed Studies | Ichikawa, Jonathan |
Directed Reading
PHIL 585
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 2 | Directed Studies | Brownlee, Kimberley | ||||||
| 002 | 1 | Directed Studies | Brownlee, Kimberley | ||||||
| 003 | 1 | Directed Studies | Berryman, Sylvia | ||||||
| 004 | 1 | Directed Studies | Thompson, Evan | ||||||
| 005 | 1 | Directed Studies | Smolkin, Doran | ||||||
| 006 | 1 | Directed Studies | Thompson, Evan | ||||||
| 009 | 2 | Directed Studies | Brownlee, Kimberley | ||||||
| 010 | 2 | Directed Studies | Berryman, Sylvia | ||||||
| 011 | 1 | Directed Studies | Griffin, Michael | ||||||
| 012 | 2 | Directed Studies | Thompson, Evan |
Directed Reading - Directed Reading
PHIL 585A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| A_001 | Hybrid | Independent Study | Stephens, Christopher | ||||||
| A_002 | In-Person | Independent Study | Perry, Matthew | ||||||
| A_003 | In-Person | Independent Study | Ichikawa, Jonathan | ||||||
| A_004 | In-Person | Independent Study | Alford-duguid, Dominic | ||||||
| A_005 | In-Person | Independent Study | Kraal, Anders |
Directed Reading - Directed Reading
PHIL 585A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| A_001 | In-Person | Independent Study | Anderson, Scott Allen | ||||||
| A_002 | In-Person | Independent Study | Anderson, Scott Allen |
Philosophy of Action
PHIL 586
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | W | 14:00 - 17:00 | Schabas, Margaret |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| 941 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 942 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | 1-2 | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| 001 | 1-2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 002 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 003 | 2 | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 941 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 942 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | 1-2 | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| 002 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 003 | 2 | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 942 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | 1-2 | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| 003 | 2 | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| 971 | 1-2 | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| 003 | 1-2 | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 942 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | 1-2 | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 003 | 1-2 | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 942 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | 1-2 | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 002 | In-Person | Thesis | |||||||
| 001 | In-Person | Thesis | |||||||
| 003 | In-Person | Thesis |
MA Thesis
PHIL 599
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 941 | In-Person | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | In-Person | Thesis | |||||||
| 942 | In-Person | Thesis |
MA Thesis - MA Thesis
PHIL 599A
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| A_101 | In-Person | Thesis | |||||||
| A_001 | In-Person | Thesis | |||||||
| A_201 | In-Person | Thesis |
MA Thesis - MA Thesis
PHIL 599B
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| B_001 | In-Person | Thesis | |||||||
| B_101 | In-Person | Thesis | |||||||
| B_201 | In-Person | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 941 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 942 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | 1-2 | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 002 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 003 | 2 | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 941 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 942 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | 1-2 | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 002 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 003 | 2 | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 941 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 942 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | 1-2 | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 002 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 003 | 2 | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 941 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 942 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | 1-2 | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 002 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 003 | 1-2 | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 941 | 1 | Thesis | |||||||
| 942 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | 1-2 | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 002 | 2 | Thesis | |||||||
| 003 | 1-2 | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
keyboard_arrow_downBasic problems and methods of Philosophy. Topics such as the existence of God, the nature and scope of human knowledge, the relationship between mind and body, personal identity, free will, issues and problems in moral philosophy. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 100 and either or both PHIL 101 or PHIL 102.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | In-Person | Thesis | |||||||
| 002 | In-Person | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 941 | In-Person | Thesis | |||||||
| 971 | In-Person | Thesis |
Doctoral Dissertation
PHIL 699
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| 003 | In-Person | Thesis |