PHL 17000 Philosophy of Human Nature: Mind, Soul and Body

(GE-Phl-Rel) This course is an introduction to topics relating to human nature. It will examine questions in epistemology, psychology, philosophy of mind, ethics, and religion. Questions will include: What kinds of things can we know? What is the mind? Do humans consist only of matter? Do humans have free will? Is human nature essentially good or bad or neither? Can human nature tell us anything about God? Emphasis will be on primary readings.

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Offered

Fall semester only.