Introduction to Philosophy

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The central objective of this course is to introduce and engage critically with a set of questions about knowledge, reality, mind, and ethics that have puzzled philosophers both in the past and today. We will explore how philosophy plays a crucial and even fundamental role in helping us make sense of the world and our place in it as both thinkers and actors. Major elements of this course include close and critical reading of challenging philosophical texts, reconstruction and evaluation of philosophical arguments, and independent reflection and reasoning on philosophical topics and positions.