Philosophy 100 - THINKING ABOUT THINKING

Spring
2014
D01
0.00
Samuel Ruhmkorff
F 10:00-10:50
Smith College
40509-S14
SEELYE 313
sruhmkorff@smith.edu
What is thinking? What is the distinction between mind and body, and ought we to accept it? Can the mind survive the death of the body? Can you be thoughtful and passionate at the same time? What kind of access can we have to the worlds of human beings from other cultures and historical periods? Readings from ancient, modern, and contemporary philosophers primarily in the Western tradition. Designed to introduce beginning students to problems and methods in philosophy and to the philosophy department at Smith. Maximum number of students per section 20.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
You must also register for a Lecture section.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.