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 and beyond.

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.