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Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1103)
Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper-level philosophy.
PHIL 1103, section 001
Tues & Thurs 3:30-4:45
Instructor: Eric Cave (ECave@AState.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 003
Tues & Thurs 12:30-1:45
Instructor: Jacob Caton (JCaton@AState.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 004
Online
Instructor: Jacob Caton (JCaton@AState.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 005
MWF 8:00-8:50
Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 006
MWF 9:00-9:50
Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 007
MWF 1:00-1:50
Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 008
MWF 3:00-3:50
Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 009
Tues & Thurs 2:00-3:15
Instructor: Michele Merritt (mmerritt@astate.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 010
Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15
Instructor: Michele Merritt (mmerritt@astate.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 011
MWF 9:00-9:50
Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 012
MWF 10:00-10:50
Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 013
MWF 11:00-11:50
Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 014
MWF 1:00-1:50
Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)
PHIL 1103, section 015
MWF 2:00-2:50
Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)
Honors Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1103, section H02)
Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15
Instructor: Jacob Caton (JCaton@AState.edu)
Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper-level philosophy.
Logic and Critical Thinking (PHIL 1503)
Sections: Regular (section: 001) & Honors (upon arrangement)
MWF 11:00-11:50
Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)
Topics include identification, evaluation, and construction of logical arguments, recognition of deductive and inductive thought, and detection of fallacies in everyday reasoning.
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Philosophy Now: Taylor's Version (PHIL 2103)
Tues & Thurs 12:30-1:45
Sections: Regular (Section 001) & Honors (Section H01)
Instructor: Michele Merritt (mmerritt@astate.edu)
Have you ever found yourself listening to a Taylor Swift song and thinking, this is lowkey philosophical?
• Like when “Mirrorball” has you questioning what it means to truly know yourself
• Or when you are suddenly unpacking gender and power after listening to “Mad Woman”
• Or when you hear “Karma” and wonder if it’s true that what goes around comes around?
This class is your chance to take a deep dive into these questions…for college credit! 🎓
Through Taylor’s music and public life, we’ll examine topics like:
💔 Love, friendship & betrayal (…if you wanted me dead, you should have just said)
⚖ The ethics of revenge (Look What you Made me Do…some Vigilante Sh*t)
👀 Gaslighting & epistemic injustice (They always kill Cassandra first, don’t they?)
🎭 Authenticity vs. living in a curated world (is this the real me or just my Reputation?)
🤯 What even is real anymore? (Wise men once read fake news…And they believed it)
And yes, we’ll definitely be talking about Life of a Showgirl—along with every other Era!
If this sounds like your jam, sign up for: Philosophy Now! (Taylor’s Version).
…Ready for it?
