This course introduces major transitions in modern philosophy, from 1900 to the present, by tracing how earlier ideas—ancient, early modern and 19th-century—gave way to new questions about language, ...

In this course, students will practice the skills involved in "critical thinking" - the process by which they develop and support their beliefs and evaluate the strength of arguments. Students will ...

A general introduction to the problems and methods of philosophy drawing on classic and contemporary texts. Topics covered may include the existence of God and nature of religious belief, what it ...

What is knowledge? Does consciousness exist? Is morality just a cover for human prejudices and fears? What do we think we’re doing when we speak? This course introduces the key debates that have ...