Philosophy of Human Nature Basic Course Information

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Goals of the Course

1. . To develop an enjoyment of philosophical thought and expression while building philosophical skills.
2. . To improve your awareness of historical philosophical culture.
3. . To use philosophical skills and culture to develop your own philosophies on major questions addressed within the course.

Spring 2009 Course Texts

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. Readings on the Ultimate Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy. editor Nils Ch. Rauhut. 2 ed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2007.

Rauhut, Nils Ch. Ultimate Questions: Thinking About Philosophy. New York: Pearson Longman, 2007.

(recommended) Justin Barrett. Why Would Anyone Believe in God? Alta Mira Press, Roman & Littlefield, 2004.

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

Students in my courses should feel free to call me at home if the other phone numbers do not find me.

Policies

1. . You must complete all work in the course to receive a grade.
2. . You must disclose any work that you are turning in for this course that you are submitting or have submitted for other courses.
3. . You must comply with all university policies concerning academic honesty.