The Big Questions in Philosophy

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This course focuses primarily on the more interesting and profound ways in which people have considered the key philosophical questions all people encounter in their lives. Contemporary writings as well as the writings of Plato and Aristotle will figure prominently in the course as they show how to use reason systematically as an instrument for understanding the world. Students will be introduced to epistemology, logic, metaphysics, philosophy of God, and ethics all from the perspective of cura personalis.