Philosophy is about the Big Questions:
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Shawn Klein October 6th, 2008
For those who might be interested, the Institute for Humane Studies offers free Liberty and Society seminars.
Wrestle with tough policy questions as the seminar relates individual freedom to enduring political and social issues.
IHS covers the cost of housing, meals, and books during the seminars, participants are responsible for any travel costs to attend.
For more info: check out the IHS website
Shawn Klein October 5th, 2008
The following question was asked:
For question one do you want us to discuss why Argument 1 fails, Argument 2 fails, Argument 3 fails and so on. Or do you just want an overview and explanation of why all the arguments fail put into one or two paragraphs.
Question one is asking for something common to all the arguments; so you don’t (and shouldn’t) go through each of the arguments: that would take way more than a page.
On question 4: the question requires connecting the conception of God discussed in class with the existence of the problem of evil: that is, if you change the conception how does that effect the problem? What is it about the conception that leads to the existence of the problem?
If you have further questions, do not hesitate to email me.
Shawn Klein October 1st, 2008
Philosophy Club President Matt Riddle has sent the following:
Philosophy Club will hold its first meeting next Monday (October 6) from 5-6 pm upstairs in the Lion’s Den. If the Lion’s Den is unsuitable we will change our subsequent meeting location.
Our topic of discussion will be Religion and Philosophy. What exactly is religion? Philosophy? Are the two opposed or intertwined? Do you value one over the other? Why?
Come prepared to discuss the dicey debate of religion and philosophy and bring a friend at 5pm on Monday (October 6))! All are welcome.
Shawn Klein October 1st, 2008
The exam for the MWF 11 am PHI 103-1 exam is available from the class page.
Shawn Klein October 1st, 2008
This is the hand out from both sections of Sports Ethics. It contains the list of 10 arguments in support of the prohibition on Performance Enhancing Drugs/Technologies.
Shawn Klein September 22nd, 2008
Here’s a tentative revision to the schedule for the upcoming weeks in PHI 103-1 MWF 11am.
9/24: Problem of Evil discussion (bring proposed solutions and criticisms) (readings: Smith and Swineburne)
9/26: Carry over from Problem of Evil; starting on Reason and Faith (readings: Smith and Aquinas)
9/29: Finish Reason and Faith section (readings: Smith and Aquinas)
10/1: Start on Plato Book 6. Handing out and posting of Exam 1. Exam 1 will be due Wednesday 10/8.
Shawn Klein September 15th, 2008
The Mock Exams for both Introduction to Philosophy sections are posted in the course pages for each section.
For PHI 103-1 MWF 11 am (Due Friday, 9/19)
For PHI 103-2 M 6pm (Due Monday, 9/22)
Shawn Klein September 12th, 2008
The Mock Exam for the PHI 103-1 MWF 11 am class is postponed. I will hand it out (And post it here) on Monday. It will be due on Friday, Sept 19.
Shawn Klein September 10th, 2008
Here’s an interesting article about the benefits of fandom.
Do you think being a fan is benefit? Do you think, as one study indicates, that it makes you less “prone to depression, anger, and stress?”
Shawn Klein September 8th, 2008
PHI 103-1 @ 11 am and PHI 276-1 @ 1pm are canceled for today, Monday Sept 8 due to illness.
Please prepare for Wednesday’s class as you would have for today’s class: we’ll pick up where we left off. Any papers that would have been handed in today, will be collected on Wednesday.
For now, I am NOT canceling PHI 103-2 at 6 pm. I am hoping to feel well enough to make it.
Please email me with any questions or concerns.
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