PHILOSOPHY 101
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: VALUES AND SOCIETY

An introduction to philosophy through study and critical discussion of selected philosophical classics and contemporary works. Topics may include: relativism, the nature of justice, individual rights, the nature of obligation, utilitarianism, and social contract theory. Contemporary issues such as the morality of euthanasia and abortion may also be discussed. This course is recommended, along with PHIL 102, both for students wishing a general introduction to philosophy and for those contemplating a philosophy major.
Note: Not open to students with credit in PHIL 130 or 140.

PHIL 101: A1/E1 First Term MWF 10:00-10:50 Team Taught
Instructors: C. Heyes, K. Houle
A survey of historical and contemporary debates about ethics and justice, including questions of economic fairness, gender equality, animal rights and inclusivity. The course focuses on building skills in philosophical reading, analysis, and writing through interactive lectures by a team of two professors, web-based resources, step-wise assignments, and face-to-face discussion groups led by the graduate teaching assistant part of the 101 team. There are no prerequisites aside from intellectual curiosity and a willingness to work steadily through the term.
This course uses a WebCT site. See www.ualberta.ca/WEBCT/
Text: Custom course material available from the University Bookstore

PHIL 101: A2/E2 First Term TR 09:30-10:50 D. Kahane
How can you know whether something you did was right or wrong? Can a society be just if some people are rich and others poor? Are answers to questions like these just a matter of opinion, or can we find stronger grounds for claims about value? This course introduces you to influential philosophical approaches to these and other issues in moral and political philosophy. Through classroom discussions and frequent writing assignments, you'll figure out where you stand on tough moral and political questions while developing your critical reading and writing skills. There are no prerequisites aside from intellectual curiosity and a willingness to work steadily through the term.
Text: Custom course material available from the University Bookstore

PHIL 101: A3/E3 First Term MWF 13:00-13:50 J.A. Buijs
For more details on readings and requirements, see the course website at
www.ualberta.ca/ jbuijs/phil101.htm
Texts: Values and Society; custom course material available from the University Bookstore; Anthony Weston, A Rulebook for Arguments, (3rd edition, Indianapolis: Hackett Publishing Co., 2001)

PHIL 101: Q1/R1 First Term M 18:00-21:00 Instructor TBA Texts: TBA

PHIL 101: Q2/R2 First Term R 18:00-21:00 P. Beach Texts: TBA

PHIL 101: S1/T1 Second Term W 18:00-21:00 E. Panasiuk Texts: TBA