Philosophy of Human Nature Basic Course Information
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Goals of the Course
- To develop an enjoyment of philosophical thought and expression while building philosophical skills.
- To improve your awareness of historical philosophical culture.
- To use philosophical skills and culture to develop your own philosophies on major questions addressed within the course and beyond.
Spring 2009 Course Texts and Materials
Plato. Five Dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo
Plato. Symposium. Edited and translated by Alexander Nehemas & Paul Woodruff. Indianapolis, Indiana: Hackett Publishing Company, 1989.
Rauhut, Nils Ch. Ultimate Questions: Thinking About Philosophy. New York: Pearson Longman, 2007.
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Contact Information
Dr. Mark Alfino, Department of Philosophy, Rebmann Hall 203, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington 99258
Office Hours: See alfino.org
Office: (509) 313-6753 | Home: (509) 455-8831 | Fax: (509) 324-5718 | Cell: (509) 939-4225
Email: alfino@gonzaga.edu
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Policies
- . You must complete all work in the course to receive a grade.
- . You must disclose any work that you are turning in for this course that you are submitting or have submitted for other courses.
- . You must comply with all university policies concerning academic honesty.
