1&2(3L)
An introduction to the perennial issues in Western philosophy which arise out of the search for truth and meaning in life: good and evil, appearance and reality, the rational grounds for belief in God, scepticism and knowledge, social justice. Emphasizes critical thinking and the development of understanding through reasoned argument.
Note: No previous training in philosophy is required or presupposed. Students with credit for PHIL 120 or 133 may not take this course for credit. (Students with credit for PHIL 120 or PHIL 133 should take the remaining one if they are seeking equivalency to PHIL 110.)
1/2(3L)
Introduces students to philosophy by exploring fundamental problems about reality, the limits of human knowledge, and the nature of the mind. Topics include whether we have free will, whether there are grounds for doubt about the basic beliefs about other people or the world, and the nature and role of cognition in the composition of a human being.
Note: Students with credit for PHIL 110 may not take this course for credit.
1/2(3L)
Introduces students to value theory by exploring fundamental problems about morality, justice, beauty, and the problems posed by the purported relativity of value to personal taste and cultural context. Will include topics such as what makes a society just, whether we have any moral obligations, and whether humour is objective.
Note: Students with credit for PHIL 110 may not take this course for credit.
1/2(3L)
An introduction to essential principles of reasoning and critical thinking, designed to introduce the students to the analysis of concepts, to enhance their ability to evaluate various forms of reasoning and to examine critically beliefs, conventions and theories, and to develop sound arguments. Topics include fundamentals of logic and analysis, definition, logical fallacies, and conceptual analysis.
Note: Students with credit for PHIL 240, 241, 243 or CMPT 260 may not take this course for credit. To receive credit for both PHIL 140 and CMPT 260, students must take PHIL 140 prior to CMPT 260. Students may not take PHIL 140 concurrently with PHIL 240 or PHIL 241 or PHIL 243 or CMPT 260.
Senior Courses: 200-level. Many 200 level courses require only second year standing in University (24 credit units) or PHIL 120.3. Check the prerequisites to make sure. Students lacking the prerequisites for a course may seek departmental permission to have the requirement waived.