PL 201

Foundations of Philosophy

Loyola University Maryland · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Catalog description

A one semester introduction to philosophy. Three focal points are covered: the emergence and development of rational theories on the nature of reality (metaphysics); questions concerning the grounds for distinguishing between knowledge and opinion (epistemology); and the nature and status of values (ethical, aesthetic, religious, etc.). Special attention is paid to the origins of philosophy and its historical beginnings in the ancient world.

Sections

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01M

Full

Class #104845-PL-201-01MFall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We Fr · 12:00 – 12:50 PMMo · 12:00 – 12:50 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Thea Bowman Hall 427; Thea Bowman Hall 427
Instructor: Farrell, Dr Joseph

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course. *Restricted to first-year students. *You must be manually registered for the Messina seminar.

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02I

Full

Class #104846-PL-201-02IFall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We Fr · 2:00 – 2:50 PMWe · 2:00 – 2:50 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Thea Bowman Hall 427; Thea Bowman Hall 427
Instructor: Farrell, Dr Joseph

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course. *Restricted to first-year students. *You must be manually registered for the Messina seminar.

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03B

1 open

Class #104847-PL-201-03BFall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We Fr · 11:00 – 11:50 AMFr · 11:00 – 11:50 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Humanities Center 050A; Humanities Center 050A
Instructor: Guise-Gerrity, Mrs N

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course. *Restricted to first-year students. *You must be manually registered for the Messina seminar.

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04B

4 open

Class #104848-PL-201-04BFall 2026UGRD3 credits

4 available12 enrolled16 capacity0 waitlist

Days & times: Mo We Fr · 9:00 – 9:50 AMFr · 9:00 – 9:50 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Humanities Center 050A; Humanities Center 050A
Instructor: Guise-Gerrity, Mrs N

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course. *Restricted to first-year students. *You must be manually registered for the Messina seminar.

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05M

Full

Class #104849-PL-201-05MFall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We · 3:00 – 4:15 PMMo · 3:00 – 4:15 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Butler Hall 100; Butler Hall 100
Instructor: Sentesy Wagner, Dr Mark

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course. *Restricted to first-year students. *You must be manually registered for the Messina seminar.

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06M

2 open

Class #104850-PL-201-06MFall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We · 4:30 – 5:45 PMWe · 4:30 – 5:45 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Butler Hall 100; Butler Hall 100
Instructor: Sentesy Wagner, Dr Mark

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course. *Restricted to first-year students. *You must be manually registered for the Messina seminar.

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07M

Full

Class #104851-PL-201-07MFall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We Fr · 10:00 – 10:50 AMMo · 10:00 – 10:50 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Hammerman Hall 102; Hammerman Hall 102
Instructor: Gordon, Dr David

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course. *Restricted to first-year students. *You must be manually registered for the Messina seminar.

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08M

Full

Class #104852-PL-201-08MFall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We Fr · 12:00 – 12:50 PMWe · 12:00 – 12:50 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Hammerman Hall 102; Hammerman Hall 102
Instructor: Gordon, Dr David

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course. *Restricted to first-year students. *You must be manually registered for the Messina seminar.

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09

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Class #105244-PL-201-09Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We Fr · 9:00 – 9:50 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Maryland Hall 244
Instructor: Gursozlu, Dr Selin

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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10

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Class #105245-PL-201-10Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We Fr · 10:00 – 10:50 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Maryland Hall 244
Instructor: Gursozlu, Dr Selin

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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11

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Class #105246-PL-201-11Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We Fr · 11:00 – 11:50 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Maryland Hall 244
Instructor: Gursozlu, Dr Selin

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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12

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Class #105247-PL-201-12Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We Fr · 10:00 – 10:50 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Fernandez Center 235
Instructor: Wilson, Richard

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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Class #105248-PL-201-13Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We Fr · 2:00 – 2:50 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Maryland Hall 440
Instructor: Guise-Gerrity, Mrs N

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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14

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Class #105249-PL-201-14Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We · 3:00 – 4:15 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Maryland Hall 440
Instructor: Devon, Dr Donald

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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Class #105250-PL-201-15Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We · 3:00 – 4:15 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Maryland Hall 058
Instructor: McAleer, Dr Graham

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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Class #105251-PL-201-16Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We · 4:30 – 5:45 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Maryland Hall 440
Instructor: McAleer, Dr Graham

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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7 open

Class #105253-PL-201-18Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Tu Th · 8:00 – 9:15 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Humanities Center 002
Instructor: Sentesy Wagner, Dr Mark

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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Class #105254-PL-201-19Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Tu Th · 9:25 – 10:40 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Humanities Center 002
Instructor: Witt, Dr Jeffrey

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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Class #105255-PL-201-20Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Tu Th · 10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Knott Hall B03
Instructor: Devon, Dr Donald

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*Honors students do not take this course.

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Class #105256-PL-201-21Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Tu Th · 10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Humanities Center 002
Instructor: Guise-Gerrity, Mrs N

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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Class #105257-PL-201-23Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Tu Th · 12:15 – 1:30 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Knott Hall B03
Instructor: Page, Dr Meghan

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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Class #105258-PL-201-24Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Tu Th · 1:40 – 2:55 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Knott Hall B03
Instructor: Page, Dr Meghan

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*Honors students do not take this course.

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Class #105259-PL-201-25Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Mo We Fr · 9:00 – 9:50 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Humanities Center 002
Instructor: Gordon, Dr David

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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Class #105260-PL-201-22Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Tu Th · 3:05 – 4:20 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Knott Hall 004
Instructor: Davis, Dr Bret W

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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1 open

Class #105261-PL-201-26Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

1 available27 enrolled28 capacity0 waitlist

Days & times: Tu Th · 3:05 – 4:20 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Maryland Hall 058
Instructor: Santrac, Dr Aleksandar

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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Class #105262-PL-201-27Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Tu Th · 4:30 – 5:45 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Maryland Hall 058
Instructor: Santrac, Dr Aleksandar

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course.

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28M

Full

Class #106234-PL-201-28MFall 2026UGRD3 credits

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Days & times: Tu Th · 10:50 AM – 12:05 PMTh · 10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Hammerman Hall 102; Hammerman Hall 102
Instructor: Witt, Dr Jeffrey

Section notes

*Honors students do not take this course. *Restricted to first-year students. *You must be manually registered for the Messina seminar.

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