Philosophy (PHIL)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

PHIL 1100

A general introduction to some of the main topics, texts, and methods of philosophy. Topics may include the existence of God, the nature of mind and its relation to the body, causation, free will, knowledge ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1427 PHIL 1100   LEC 001

  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=973

PHIL 1450

An introduction to some of the main contemporary moral issues. Topics may, for example, include animal rights, abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, sexual morality, genetic engineering, and questions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1428 PHIL 1450   LEC 001

  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=976

PHIL 1910

Surveys the study of how the mind/brain works. Examines how intelligent information processing can arise from biological and artificial systems. Draws primarily from five disciplines that make ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  1546 PHIL 1910   LEC 001

    • MTWRF White Hall 106
    • Jun 22 - Jul 31, 2015
    • Iricinschi, C

  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=1751

PHIL 3900

To be taken only in exceptional circumstances. Must be arranged by the student with his or her advisor and the faculty member who has agreed to direct the study. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1833 PHIL 3900   IND 600

    • TBA
    • Jun 22 - Aug 4, 2015
    • Chignell, A

  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=986

PHIL 7000

Independent study for graduate students only. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  1758 PHIL 7000   IND 600

    • TBA
    • Jun 16 - Aug 8, 2015
    • Staff

  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=3033