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PH218

Global History of Philosophy

Global Humanities College of Liberal Arts

Subject Code

PH

Number

218

Title

Global History of Philosophy

Description

Students develop a historical understanding of the origin and evolution of major philosophical questions concerning ethics, knowledge, politics, aesthetics, metaphysics and religion from African, Chinese, Indian and Western articulations. These diverse historical perspectives and topics provide an opportunity for students to question what it means to live a just and truthful life, generating the skills needed to rationally, civilly articulately consider and communicate their beliefs in our global world. 3 Lecture hours. Required for all Philosophy minors. Offered: Fall, Spring

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Department or School

College

College of Liberal Arts