| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2:00pm-4:00pm | W | Woodruff Library 974 | Thomas Flynn. | HAPW. | 4 | 12576 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Co-requisites: None
Catalog Description: Study of the nature of philosophy, relationships among the various fields of philosophy, and connections among various fundamental problems in philosophy, approached from the perspective of each student's own course of undergraduate study in philosophy. Required of all philosophy majors.
Semester Details:
After studying classics on each topic, the seminarists will defend their own responses to each question and relate their two answers in a final essay.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- The Philosophy of Aristotle.
- Prolegomana to any Future Metaphysics.
- Foundations of the Metaphyics of Morals.
- Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding.
- Enquiry Concerning Principles of Morals. As well as essays on electronic reserve.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Two oral defenses of five-page essays (25%), Final essay (40%) and participation (10%) |
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.