PHI 101 - Basic Issues In Philosophy
Department: Philosophy
Description: An introduction to basic philosophical issues and problems, such as the limits of knowledge, the nature of reality, whether we have free will, the existence of God, how we know right from wrong, and more. Readings may be drawn from a variety of disciplines, traditions, and cultures.
Credit Hours: 3
General Education: HUM - Humanities
IAI Gen Ed Code: IAI H4 900 Introduction to Philosophy
Current Offerings
Fall 2025
- 001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , John Lawless 3.00 hour(s)
- 002 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM , Lana Kuhle 3.00 hour(s) , Freshmen Only
- 003 - Lecture (In Person): M W 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM , Todd Kukla 3.00 hour(s)
- 004 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Todd Kukla 3.00 hour(s)
- 005 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Todd Kukla 3.00 hour(s)
- 006 - Lecture (In Person): M W 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , Benjamin Keil 3.00 hour(s)
- 007 - Lecture (In Person): M W 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Benjamin Keil 3.00 hour(s)
- 008 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Andrew Higgins 3.00 hour(s)
- 009 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , David Sanson 3.00 hour(s)
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Online
Instructor: John Lawless
Class Notes: Asynchronous Online
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Student Fitness Center & 260 (SFCM 260)
Instructor: Lana Kuhle
Course Specification: Freshmen Only
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 219 (STV 219)
Instructor: Todd Kukla
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 219 (STV 219)
Instructor: Todd Kukla
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 219 (STV 219)
Instructor: Todd Kukla
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 229 (STV 229)
Instructor: Benjamin Keil
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 230 (STV 230)
Instructor: Benjamin Keil
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 229 (STV 229)
Instructor: Andrew Higgins
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 352 (STV 352)
Instructor: David Sanson
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Spring 2026
- 001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Tom Buller 3.00 hour(s) Winter Session
- 002 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Lana Kuhle 3.00 hour(s) Winter Session
- 003 - Lecture (In Person): M W 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , John Lawless 3.00 hour(s)
- 004 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Daniel Breyer 3.00 hour(s)
- 005 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Daniel Breyer 3.00 hour(s)
- 006 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM , Lana Kuhle 3.00 hour(s) , Freshmen Only
- 007 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s)
- 008 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s)
- 009 - Lecture (In Person): M W 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s)
- 010 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s)
- 011 - Lecture (In Person): M W 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s)
- 012 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , John Lawless 3.00 hour(s) , Honors Only
Dates: 12/13/2025 - 01/11/2026 - Winter Session
Location: Online
Instructor: Tom Buller
Class Notes: This is a Winter Session course that runs December 13, 2025-January 11, 2026.
Class Notes: Asynchronous Online
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 12/13/2025 - 01/11/2026 - Winter Session
Location: Online
Instructor: Lana Kuhle
Class Notes: This is a Winter Session course that runs December 13, 2025-January 11, 2026.
Class Notes: Asynchronous Online
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 223 (STV 223)
Instructor: John Lawless
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Online
Instructor: Daniel Breyer
Class Notes: Asynchronous Online
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Online
Instructor: Daniel Breyer
Class Notes: Asynchronous Online
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Student Fitness Center & 260 (SFCM 260)
Instructor: Lana Kuhle
Course Specification: Freshmen Only
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 212 (STV 212)
Instructor: To be announced
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 308 (STV 308)
Instructor: To be announced
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 211 (STV 211)
Instructor: To be announced
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 308 (STV 308)
Instructor: To be announced
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 234 (STV 234)
Instructor: To be announced
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 212 (STV 212)
Instructor: John Lawless
Course Specification: Honors
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.