Philosophy 100 - Thinking About Thinking

What is thinking? What is the distinction between mind and body, and ought one accept it? Can the mind survive the death of the body? Can people be thoughtful and passionate at the same time? What kind of access can one 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. Enrollment limited to 30.