PHIL 121 is a general introduction to philosophy. Some questions typically covered include: what is morality? Is there a God? Is there life after death? What can we know and how can we know it? What is the nature of reality? Is there free will? Are there fundamental rights? What constitutes a "good life"? What is the nature of society? What form of government should we have? What is law, and should the laws always be obeyed? What is the relation of the mind to the body? Can computers think? What is art? Is censorship a good idea? Readings will be taken from classic and/or modern texts.
Prerequisite: None