HSPH 101 The Desire to Know

This course discusses the nature and function of logic in philosophical and nonphilosophical context. It teaches students the basic skills requisite for the appreciation of Aristotle's philosophy. It progresses through Aristotle's "Organon" presenting syllogistic and scientific reasoning. Exercises require evaluation and application of course materials in the contexts of philosophy, science, politics, and literature.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

HSPH 101, PHIL 201, PHIL 201P, PHIL 211

Prerequisite

University Honors Program; Not open to students who have already taken PHIL 201, PHIL 211 or HSPH 101 without department consent