Philosophy

Explore the UConn Philosophy website for departmental information. Course descriptions below correspond to the UConn undergraduate directory of courses.

PHIL 1101: Problems of Philosophy

Three credits ($150). Offered Fall, Spring, or Full-year.

Topics may include skepticism, proofs of God, knowledge of the external world, induction, free-will, the problem of evil, miracles, liberty and equality.

Eligibility Guidelines: Instructor consent is required.

PHIL 1108E: Environmental Philosophy

Three credits ($150). Offered Fall, Spring, or Full-year.

Philosophical issues raised by humanity’s interaction with its environment. Topics may include ethical and policy ramifications of the use of non-human animals for food, medicine, and scientific inquiry; whether the natural world has a status calling for its protection or preservation; obligations to future generations; environmental justice; and movements such as deep ecology, ecofeminism, and social ecology.

Eligibility Guidelines: Instructor consent is required.

Instructor Certification Requirements:

The minimum degree requirement for instructors wishing to teach Early College Experience Philosophy courses is a B.A. in Philosophy or a closely related field (such as Political Science with an emphasis on Political Theory, or Religious Studies with an emphasis on Ethics), and a M.A. in Philosophy (or closely related field).

Instructor Resources:

PHIL 1101 Sample Syllabus (PDF)
PHIL 1108E Sample Syllabus (PDF)