AST 210: Readings in Philosophy

Goal: To introduce students to the sorts of questions and issues discussed in philosophical texts and the ways in which philosophers discuss these questions and issues. To help students develop their own skills in the reading and analysis of philosophical texts within a global context.
Content: Writings from one, two, or three different significant philosophers and/or sample writings from within a significant field of philosophy. Readings will broaden and deepen students’ understanding of philosophy within a global context. If the course focuses on the work of one philosopher, students and faculty will read together a significant part of that philosopher’s work. If the course covers more than one philosopher, students and faculty will consider the philosophers’ different approaches to a particular philosophical theme or set of themes. Representative topics might include Chinese philosophy, philosophy and the everyday, or Posthumanism.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of College writing proficiency requirement.
Cross-Listed as: PHI 210.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate