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PHL 101
Plato and the Roots of Western Philosophy
An introduction to philosophy using Plato's Republic and possibly other dialogues. Topics include: How ought we to live our lives? What is justice? What role should appetites and emotions play in our lives? What is the nature of society and the individual? What social arrangements (educational, political, economic) best serve the ideals of justice and happiness?
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Liberal Studies: LL
Prerequisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Antirequisites
None
Custom Requisites
None
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- Arts and Contemporary Studies Core Elective Table I
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- Criminology Required Group 1 - Table I
- Criminology and History Required Group I Table I
- Criminology and Sociology Required Group 1 - Table I
- Economics and Finance Required Group 1 - Table I
- English Required Group 1 - Table I
- English and History Required Group 1 - Table I
- English and Philosophy Core Elective Table II
- English and Philosophy Double Major
- English and Philosophy Required Group 1 - Table I
- Environmental and Urban Sustainability Required Group 1 - Table I
- Geographic Analysis Required Group 1 - Table I
- History Required Group 2 - Table I
- History and Philosophy Core Elective Table II
- History and Philosophy Double Major
- Language and Intercultural Relations Required Group 1 - Table I
- Minor in Philosophy
- Mode of Delivery: In-Person
- Philosophy
- Philosophy Core Elective Table II
- Philosophy Required Group 2 - Table I
- Politics and Governance Required Group 1 - Table I
- Psychology Required Group 1 - Table I
- Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies
- Table I - Arts
- Undeclared Arts (First Year Studies Only)
- Undeclared Arts Transferability Guidelines