Philosophy Courses
PHIL 201: Introduction to Logic
Presentation, application, and evaluation of formal methods for determining the validity of arguments. Discussion of the relationship between logic and other disciplines. Counts for CAS Quantitative Reasoning Requirement.
Dates: June 5 - July 3, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: Asynchronous
Instructor: Chris Haufe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 201: Introduction to Logic
Presentation, application, and evaluation of formal methods for determining the validity of arguments. Discussion of the relationship between logic and other disciplines. Counts for CAS Quantitative Reasoning Requirement.
Dates: July 12 - August 9, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (2)
Dates:
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 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9:00-11:30am
Credits: tony.jack@case.edu 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: June 5 - July 3, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: TWRF 9:00-11:15am
Instructor: Anthony Jack
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 225: Evolution
Multidisciplinary study of the course and processes of organic evolution provides a broad understanding of the evolution of structural and functional diversity, the relationships among organisms and their environments, and the phylogenetic relationships among major groups of organisms. Topics include the genetic basis of micro- and macro-evolutionary change, the concept of adaptation, natural selection, population dynamics, theories of species formation, principles of phylogenetic inference, biogeography, evolutionary rates, evolutionary convergence, homology, Darwinian medicine, and conceptual and philosophic issues in evolutionary theory.
Offered as ANTH 225, BIOL 225, EEPS 225, HSTY 225, and PHIL 225.
Dates: June 5 - July 3, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MRF 3-5:55pm
Instructor: Patricia Princehouse
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 225: Evolution
Multidisciplinary study of the course and processes of organic evolution provides a broad understanding of the evolution of structural and functional diversity, the relationships among organisms and their environments, and the phylogenetic relationships among major groups of organisms. Topics include the genetic basis of micro- and macro-evolutionary change, the concept of adaptation, natural selection, population dynamics, theories of species formation, principles of phylogenetic inference, biogeography, evolutionary rates, evolutionary convergence, homology, Darwinian medicine, and conceptual and philosophic issues in evolutionary theory.
Offered as ANTH 225, BIOL 225, EEPS 225, HSTY 225, and PHIL 225.
Dates: May 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 2:30-5pm
Instructor: Patricia Princehouse
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 225: Evolution
Multidisciplinary study of the course and processes of organic evolution provides a broad understanding of the evolution of structural and functional diversity, the relationships among organisms and their environments, and the phylogenetic relationships among major groups of organisms. Topics include the genetic basis of micro- and macro-evolutionary change, the concept of adaptation, natural selection, population dynamics, theories of species formation, principles of phylogenetic inference, biogeography, evolutionary rates, evolutionary convergence, homology, Darwinian medicine, and conceptual and philosophic issues in evolutionary theory.
Offered as ANTH 225, BIOL 225, EEPS 225, HSTY 225, and PHIL 225.
Dates: July 12 - August 9, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (2)
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: Asynchronous
Instructor: Patricia Princehouse
Credits: 3 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 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9:30-12pm
Instructor: Justine Howe
Credits: 3 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 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: On campus
Time: MTWRF 10:30-1:00pm
Instructor: Nathalie Nya
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 315: Topics in Philosophy: Film and Philosophy
Explanation of views of a major philosopher or philosophical school, a significant philosophical topic, or a topic that relates to philosophy and another discipline. Prerequisite: Phil 101 or consent of instructor.
Dates: May 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 2:30-5pm
Instructor: Chris Haufe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 201: Introduction to Logic
Presentation, application, and evaluation of formal methods for determining the validity of arguments. Discussion of the relationship between logic and other disciplines. Counts for CAS Quantitative Reasoning Requirement.
Dates: June 5 - July 3, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: Asynchronous
Instructor: Chris Haufe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 201: Introduction to Logic
Presentation, application, and evaluation of formal methods for determining the validity of arguments. Discussion of the relationship between logic and other disciplines. Counts for CAS Quantitative Reasoning Requirement.
Dates: July 12 - August 9, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (2)
Dates:
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 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9:00-11:30am
Credits: tony.jack@case.edu 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: June 5 - July 3, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: TWRF 9:00-11:15am
Instructor: Anthony Jack
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 225: Evolution
Multidisciplinary study of the course and processes of organic evolution provides a broad understanding of the evolution of structural and functional diversity, the relationships among organisms and their environments, and the phylogenetic relationships among major groups of organisms. Topics include the genetic basis of micro- and macro-evolutionary change, the concept of adaptation, natural selection, population dynamics, theories of species formation, principles of phylogenetic inference, biogeography, evolutionary rates, evolutionary convergence, homology, Darwinian medicine, and conceptual and philosophic issues in evolutionary theory.
Offered as ANTH 225, BIOL 225, EEPS 225, HSTY 225, and PHIL 225.
Dates: June 5 - July 3, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MRF 3-5:55pm
Instructor: Patricia Princehouse
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 225: Evolution
Multidisciplinary study of the course and processes of organic evolution provides a broad understanding of the evolution of structural and functional diversity, the relationships among organisms and their environments, and the phylogenetic relationships among major groups of organisms. Topics include the genetic basis of micro- and macro-evolutionary change, the concept of adaptation, natural selection, population dynamics, theories of species formation, principles of phylogenetic inference, biogeography, evolutionary rates, evolutionary convergence, homology, Darwinian medicine, and conceptual and philosophic issues in evolutionary theory.
Offered as ANTH 225, BIOL 225, EEPS 225, HSTY 225, and PHIL 225.
Dates: May 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 2:30-5pm
Instructor: Patricia Princehouse
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 225: Evolution
Multidisciplinary study of the course and processes of organic evolution provides a broad understanding of the evolution of structural and functional diversity, the relationships among organisms and their environments, and the phylogenetic relationships among major groups of organisms. Topics include the genetic basis of micro- and macro-evolutionary change, the concept of adaptation, natural selection, population dynamics, theories of species formation, principles of phylogenetic inference, biogeography, evolutionary rates, evolutionary convergence, homology, Darwinian medicine, and conceptual and philosophic issues in evolutionary theory.
Offered as ANTH 225, BIOL 225, EEPS 225, HSTY 225, and PHIL 225.
Dates: July 12 - August 9, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (2)
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: Asynchronous
Instructor: Patricia Princehouse
Credits: 3 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 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 9:30-12pm
Instructor: Justine Howe
Credits: 3 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 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: On campus
Time: MTWRF 10:30-1:00pm
Instructor: Nathalie Nya
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy
PHIL 315: Topics in Philosophy: Film and Philosophy
Explanation of views of a major philosopher or philosophical school, a significant philosophical topic, or a topic that relates to philosophy and another discipline. Prerequisite: Phil 101 or consent of instructor.
Dates: May 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 2:30-5pm
Instructor: Chris Haufe
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Philosophy