ADPL1070 · Advancing Studies
ADV
This course introduces students to philosophical reflection and to its history through the presentation and discussion of the writings of major thinkers from the ancient and medieval periods. The course is designed to show how fundamental and enduring questions about the universe and about human beings recur in different historical contexts. Emphasis is given to ethical themes, such as the nature of the human person, the foundation of human rights and corresponding responsibilities, and the problems of social justice.
Course experience
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Organization
4.7 / 5
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Challenge
4.5 / 5
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Attendance
3.9 / 5
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Assignments
4.6 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
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Across time
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2024FALL1
1 sectionFall 2023
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionFall 2021
1 sectionMidterm Spring 2021
1 section