Philosophical Reasoning

PHI2109.01
Course System Home Terms Fall 2026 Philosophical Reasoning

Course Description

Summary

What is the difference between belief and knowledge? What is truth? What is the good? These are some of the questions this first course in philosophy asks. It has two aims: To introduce you to the methods and procedures of philosophical argument and, second, to engage you in a critical dialogue with three central problems in philosophy - knowledge, metaphysics and values.

Learning Outcomes

  • In this course you will:
    - Read texts closely (Inquire and Research)
    - Analyze and criticize arguments (Inquire and Research)
    - Further develop your analytical essay writing skills (Research and Communicate)

Instructor

  • Paul Voice

Day and Time

MO,TH 10:00am-11:50am

Delivery Method

Fully in-person

Length of Course

Full Term

Academic Term

Fall 2026

Area of Study

Credits

4

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

18

Course Frequency

Once a year