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 Code: IAI H4 900 Introduction to Philosophy

Current Offerings

For the most up-to-date course information, please check the registration system through your MyIllinoisState portal.

Fall 2023

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Lana Kuhle 3 hour(s) , Freshmen Only
002 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Eric Godoy 3 hour(s)
003 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Eric Godoy 3 hour(s)
004 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Benjamin Keil 3 hour(s)
005 - Lecture (Hybrid): M W 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Todd Kukla 3 hour(s)
006 - Lecture (Hybrid): M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Todd Kukla 3 hour(s)
007 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Andrew Higgins 3 hour(s)
008 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Andrew Higgins 3 hour(s)
009 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Andrew Higgins 3 hour(s)
010 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , John Lawless 3 hour(s)
011 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , John Lawless 3 hour(s)
012 - Lecture (In Person): M W 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Andrew Higgins 3 hour(s)
013 - Lecture (Hybrid): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Daniel Breyer 3 hour(s)

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Moulton Hall 214 (MLT 214)

Instructor: Lana Kuhle

Course Specification: Freshmen Only

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

The Norton Introduction to Philosophy (Required)

ISBN9780393624427

AuthorGideon Rosen

Edition2

PublisherW. W. Norton & Company

MSRP N/A

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 346 (STV 346)

Instructor: Eric Godoy

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

The Norton Introduction to Philosophy (Required)

ISBN9780393624427

AuthorGideon Rosen

Edition2

PublisherW. W. Norton & Company

MSRP N/A

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Students are required to get a physical copy of the text (not an e-book) if they wish to use the text on in-class assignments and exams.

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 211 (STV 211)

Instructor: Eric Godoy

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

The Norton Introduction to Philosophy (Required)

ISBN9780393624427

AuthorGideon Rosen

Edition2

PublisherW. W. Norton & Company

MSRP N/A

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Students are required to get a physical copy of the text (not an e-book) if they wish to use the text on in-class assignments and exams.

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 211 (STV 211)

Instructor: Benjamin Keil

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 232 (STV 232)

Instructor: Todd Kukla

Class Notes: In-person class sessions will occur on average once a week. Lecture materials and readings will be posted online. Major assignments will be completed in class.

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 211 (STV 211)

Instructor: Todd Kukla

Class Notes: In-person class sessions will occur on average once a week. Lecture materials and readings will be posted online. Major assignments will be completed in class.

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Williams Hall 022B (WIH 022B)

Instructor: Andrew Higgins

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 121 (STV 121)

Instructor: Andrew Higgins

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 131 (STV 131)

Instructor: Andrew Higgins

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 221B (STV 221B)

Instructor: John Lawless

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 221B (STV 221B)

Instructor: John Lawless

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 212 (STV 212)

Instructor: Andrew Higgins

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 08/21/2023 - 12/09/2023

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 233B (STV 233B)

Instructor: Daniel Breyer

Class Notes: The course will mostly meet in person but in the months of September, October, and November there will be fully asynchronous weeks where students will complete projects on their own.

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Will This Be On The Test? (Required)

ISBN9780691179537

AuthorDana T. Johnson

Edition

PublisherPrinceton University Press

MSRP N/A

Spring 2024

001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Lana Kuhle 3 hour(s) Winter Session
002 - Lecture (In Person): M W 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Eric Godoy 3 hour(s) , Honors Only
003 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM , Lana Kuhle 3 hour(s)
004 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Todd Stewart 3 hour(s)
005 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Daniel Breyer 3 hour(s)
006 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Benjamin Keil 3 hour(s)
007 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Benjamin Keil 3 hour(s)
008 - Lecture (In Person): M W 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM , Andrew Higgins 3 hour(s)
009 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM , Andrew Higgins 3 hour(s)
010 - Lecture (In Person): M W 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , John Lawless 3 hour(s)
011 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , John Lawless 3 hour(s)

Dates: 12/16/2023 - 01/14/2024 - Winter Session

Location: Online

Instructor: Lana Kuhle

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

The Norton Introduction to Philosophy (Required)

ISBN9780393624427

AuthorGideon Rosen

Edition2

PublisherW. W. Norton & Company

MSRP N/A

Dates: 01/16/2024 - 05/04/2024

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 212 (STV 212)

Instructor: Eric Godoy

Course Specification: Honors

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/16/2024 - 05/04/2024

Location: Center for the Visual Art 145 (CVA 145)

Instructor: Lana Kuhle

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

The Norton Introduction to Philosophy (Required)

ISBN9780393624427

AuthorGideon Rosen

Edition2

PublisherW. W. Norton & Company

MSRP N/A

Dates: 01/16/2024 - 05/04/2024

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 233B (STV 233B)

Instructor: Todd Stewart

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/16/2024 - 05/04/2024

Location: Online

Instructor: Daniel Breyer

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/16/2024 - 05/04/2024

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 223 (STV 223)

Instructor: Benjamin Keil

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/16/2024 - 05/04/2024

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 352 (STV 352)

Instructor: Benjamin Keil

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/16/2024 - 05/04/2024

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 121 (STV 121)

Instructor: Andrew Higgins

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/16/2024 - 05/04/2024

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 121 (STV 121)

Instructor: Andrew Higgins

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/16/2024 - 05/04/2024

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 350A (STV 350A)

Instructor: John Lawless

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/16/2024 - 05/04/2024

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 212 (STV 212)

Instructor: John Lawless

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.