Week 1 : Introduction (Jan 2)

Photo of a desert, with a sign that reads "philosophers"

Wed., Jan. 3

We'll introduce the class and talk a bit about our initial thoughts on what philosophy is. During class, we'll put some thoughts on this page on this Canvas site about your current views of what philosophy is.

 

First assignment

Before reading or watching any of the following, do this short assignment (What is philosophy part 1) in which you record your initial thoughts on what philosophy is (graded just as adequate, inadequate, or not completed at all).

 

Optional readings/videos/podcasts on "what is philosophy?"

Below are some optional things you might read/listen to/watch to hear what some people think philosophy is (choose as many as you'd like).  

 

Podcasts

 

Videos

 

Blog posts or other readings

 

No discussion meetings this week!

They start next week.

 

Checklist of things to do before next week:

 

 

Attribution for image at the top of this page: Philosopher Links to an external site., Flickr photo shared by Kristina, Links to an external site. licensed CC BY 2.0 Links to an external site.