LP200, Introduction to Philosophy, Fall 2005
  

 Course Materials:

    1)  Syllabus

    2)  Reading Guide for "The Philosophical Calling" Unit -- 8/31 -- Written Assignment #1

    3)  Reading Guide for "Freedom & Determinism" Unit -- 9/2 through 9/12 -- Written Assignments #2 & 3

    4)  Reading Guide for "God & Religion" Unit -- 9/14 through 9/23 -- Written Assignments #4 & 5

    5)  Reading Guide for "Morality & Society" Unit -- 9/26 through 10/19 -- Written Assignment #6

    6)  Reading Guide for "State & Society" Unit -- 10/21 through 10/31 -- Written Assignments #7 & 8

    7)  Reading Guide for "Mind & Body" Unit -- 11/2 through 11/16 -- Written Assignment #9

    8)  Reading Guide for "Knowledge & Science" & "Final Conundrum" Units -- 11/18 through 12/9 -- Written Assignment #10

     

Course Work:

   Essay #1

   Study Questions for Mid-Term Exam

   Take-Home Mid-Term Exam

   Essay #2

   Take-Home Final Exam


Resources:

   Michael Davis' "7 Steps of Ethical Decision Making" -- This guide lists 7 steps for thinking
                                                                                       about ethical issues. Although these
                                                                                       steps ultimately rest on moral theory,
                                                                                       they are stated in completely
                                                                                       practical terms.