Philosophy literally translated from its greek roots is “love of wisdom.” This is an excellent summary of the aim of this course: a love/desire for seeking wisdom. about the deep questions in life. Wrestling with these questions and developing their own answers will ultimately help students live better, more intentional, and more fulfilling lives. We will accomplish this by standing on the shoulders of philosophers or “wisdom-lovers” of the past, using their writings and ideas as a basis for inquiry as we consider issues such as “what is the ultimate nature of reality?” “what, if anything, can we know for sure?” “Why is there evil in the world?” “How should we act towards our fellow humans and the rest of the world?” and “How can we live well?” Critical reasoning will play an important part in this course as we learn to make logically sound arguments and identify shortcomings and inconsistencies. The focus will be on taking these questions and making them practical as we pursue the good life.
- 教師: Berk Jonathan