Philosophy Courses
PHIL 201: Introduction to Logic
Basic problems of philosophy and methods of philosophical thinking. Problems raised by science, morality, religion, politics, and art. Readings from classical and contemporary philosophers. Normally given in multiple sections with different instructors and possibly with different texts. All sections share core materials in theory of knowledge, metaphysics, and ethics despite differences that may exist in emphasis.
Dates: July 11 - August 7, 2024
Session: 4 Week Session (2)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: asynchronous
Instructor: Chris Haufe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 201: Introduction to Logic
Basic problems of philosophy and methods of philosophical thinking. Problems raised by science, morality, religion, politics, and art. Readings from classical and contemporary philosophers. Normally given in multiple sections with different instructors and possibly with different texts. All sections share core materials in theory of knowledge, metaphysics, and ethics despite differences that may exist in emphasis.
Dates: June 3 - July 1, 2024
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: asynchronous
Instructor: Chris Haufe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 222: Science of Happiness
What actually makes us happy? Scientific research shows most of us get this badly wrong. For instance, money is far less important, and embracing negative emotions far more important, than most people realize. When philosophy first got started, it focused on the single most practically important question anyone can ask: How can I live a good life? A recent boom in scientific research is now validating insights from traditions that take this approach of philosophy as a way of life, including ancient greek, eastern & continental schools of philosophy. Open to all students (no pre-requisites), this course combines intellectual inquiry with experiential approaches, blending philosophical insight, evidence-based interventions and cutting-edge science. For instance, students will learn about approaches to emotion regulation and stress resilience all the way from the ancient Stoics to recently published work in psychological science. This course won’t make you happy. It will sometimes make you sad. It will expose you to tools that you can use to improve your physical and psychological well-being, and – most important of all – your sense of purpose in life.
Dates: May 13 - May 31, 2024
Session: May Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9-11:30am
Credits: tony.jack@case.edu credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 270: Introduction to Gender Studies
This course introduces women and men students to the methods and concepts of gender studies, women’s studies, and feminist theory. An interdisciplinary course, it covers approaches used in literary criticism, history, philosophy, political science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, film studies, cultural studies, art history, and religion. It is the required introductory course for students taking the women’s and gender studies major.
Offered as ENGL 270, HSTY 270, PHIL 270, RLGN 270, SOCI 201, and WGST 201.
Dates: May 13 - May 31, 2024
Session: May Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9:30-12pm
Instructor: Justine Howe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 315: Film and Philosophy
Examination of views of a major philosopher or philosophical school, a significant philosophical topic, or a topic that relates to philosophy and other discipline. Recommended preparation: PHIL 101. Offered as PHIL 315 and PHIL 415. Counts as a SAGES Departmental Seminar course.
Dates: May 13 - May 31, 2024
Session: May Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9-11:30am
Instructor: Chris Haufe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
WGST 201: Introduction to Gender Studies
This course introduces women and men students to the methods and concepts of gender studies, women’s studies, and feminist theory. An interdisciplinary course, it covers approaches used in literary criticism, history, philosophy, political science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, film studies, cultural studies, art history, and religion. It is the required introductory course for students taking the women’s and gender studies major.
Offered as ENGL 270, HSTY 270, PHIL 270, RLGN 270, SOCI 201, and WGST 201.
Dates: May 13 - May 31, 2024
Session: May Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9:30am-12pm
Instructor: Justine Howe
Credits: 3 credits
Departments: English, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies
PHIL 201: Introduction to Logic
Basic problems of philosophy and methods of philosophical thinking. Problems raised by science, morality, religion, politics, and art. Readings from classical and contemporary philosophers. Normally given in multiple sections with different instructors and possibly with different texts. All sections share core materials in theory of knowledge, metaphysics, and ethics despite differences that may exist in emphasis.
Dates: July 11 - August 7, 2024
Session: 4 Week Session (2)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: asynchronous
Instructor: Chris Haufe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 201: Introduction to Logic
Basic problems of philosophy and methods of philosophical thinking. Problems raised by science, morality, religion, politics, and art. Readings from classical and contemporary philosophers. Normally given in multiple sections with different instructors and possibly with different texts. All sections share core materials in theory of knowledge, metaphysics, and ethics despite differences that may exist in emphasis.
Dates: June 3 - July 1, 2024
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: asynchronous
Instructor: Chris Haufe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 222: Science of Happiness
What actually makes us happy? Scientific research shows most of us get this badly wrong. For instance, money is far less important, and embracing negative emotions far more important, than most people realize. When philosophy first got started, it focused on the single most practically important question anyone can ask: How can I live a good life? A recent boom in scientific research is now validating insights from traditions that take this approach of philosophy as a way of life, including ancient greek, eastern & continental schools of philosophy. Open to all students (no pre-requisites), this course combines intellectual inquiry with experiential approaches, blending philosophical insight, evidence-based interventions and cutting-edge science. For instance, students will learn about approaches to emotion regulation and stress resilience all the way from the ancient Stoics to recently published work in psychological science. This course won’t make you happy. It will sometimes make you sad. It will expose you to tools that you can use to improve your physical and psychological well-being, and – most important of all – your sense of purpose in life.
Dates: May 13 - May 31, 2024
Session: May Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9-11:30am
Credits: tony.jack@case.edu credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 270: Introduction to Gender Studies
This course introduces women and men students to the methods and concepts of gender studies, women’s studies, and feminist theory. An interdisciplinary course, it covers approaches used in literary criticism, history, philosophy, political science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, film studies, cultural studies, art history, and religion. It is the required introductory course for students taking the women’s and gender studies major.
Offered as ENGL 270, HSTY 270, PHIL 270, RLGN 270, SOCI 201, and WGST 201.
Dates: May 13 - May 31, 2024
Session: May Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9:30-12pm
Instructor: Justine Howe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 315: Film and Philosophy
Examination of views of a major philosopher or philosophical school, a significant philosophical topic, or a topic that relates to philosophy and other discipline. Recommended preparation: PHIL 101. Offered as PHIL 315 and PHIL 415. Counts as a SAGES Departmental Seminar course.
Dates: May 13 - May 31, 2024
Session: May Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9-11:30am
Instructor: Chris Haufe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
WGST 201: Introduction to Gender Studies
This course introduces women and men students to the methods and concepts of gender studies, women’s studies, and feminist theory. An interdisciplinary course, it covers approaches used in literary criticism, history, philosophy, political science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, film studies, cultural studies, art history, and religion. It is the required introductory course for students taking the women’s and gender studies major.
Offered as ENGL 270, HSTY 270, PHIL 270, RLGN 270, SOCI 201, and WGST 201.
Dates: May 13 - May 31, 2024
Session: May Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9:30am-12pm
Instructor: Justine Howe
Credits: 3 credits
Departments: English, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies