Introduction to philosophy

PHI 1110B Introduction to Philosophy
Professor
“Philosophy begins with wonder,” so said Aristotle more than two thousand years ago. Hence this course aims at an introduction to the basic problems and methods of philosophy. The fundamental and existential questions facing every one of us, like the problem of death; the meaning and purpose of life, the question of knowledge, reality and truth; the difference between myself, others and the world etc., will be the leading themes of this course. Discussion will also be given to the nature and function of philosophy in the Western and Chinese tradition; as well as in the contemporary world. The purposes of this course are to cultivate philosophical wonder and reflection in our students and to prepare a firm ground for their further study in philosophy Course Outline:
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