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An introductory course in western philosophy.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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Daniel Korman
4.3
48 reviews
PHELP2514
T
08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
30 / 30 Full

GIRV 2128
T
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
30 / 30 Full

NH 1109
T
18:00 PM - 18:50 PM
30 / 30 Full

NH 1109
T
19:00 PM - 19:50 PM
30 / 30 Full

ILP 4103
M
19:00 PM - 19:50 PM
28 / 30

PHELP1448
M
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
30 / 30 Full

PHELP1445
M
17:00 PM - 17:50 PM
28 / 30

ILP 4107
M
18:00 PM - 18:50 PM
30 / 30 Full

ARTS 1356
W
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
30 / 30 Full

ARTS 1353
W
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
27 / 30

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Summer 2025 . Korman D Z
TD-W 2600
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13:00 PM - 15:10 PM
Winter 2026 . Korman D Z
EMBARHALL
T R
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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PHIL 1 Korman D Z Fall 2024 Total: 287
PHIL 1 Korman D Z Fall 2022 Total: 290
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4.3
PHIL1 . 2 Months Ago

He cares a lot about teaching and students learning the material. Tests are exactly based off the lectures. Papers instructions were kind of unclear but the grading wasnt too strict for me. Material is interesting and makes you think critically. The biggest thing you are graded on is knowing the material and how it relates to the chapter.

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100E . 7 Months Ago

amazing lectures. Grading is highly correlated with which TA you get.

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PHIL1 . 8 Months Ago

Pretty easy GE, class consists of 3 papers and a couple other assignments that are pretty easy and interesting at times. Lowest paper grade dropped.

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PHIL1 . 8 Months Ago

You will get a good grade if you do what he says and attend the lectures. Probably an easy A if ur smart

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PHIL1 . 9 Months Ago

I would take again! Honestly an easy GE to take and it was interesting. Only 3 papers and lowest grade is dropped so you don't have to do 1 if you don't want to. Attendance on iClicker for extra credit.

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PHIL1 . 10 Months Ago

The class along with professor was captivating and very interesting, a good GE for people somewhat interested in philosophy. the grade is based on 3 papers, the lowest paper score is dropped, the textbook is given, and online, attendance in lectures gets you extra credit.

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282 / 300 Closed
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T R
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
51.6% A
PHIL 4
238 / 240 Closed
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M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
31.9% A
PHIL 20A
116 / 120 Closed
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T R
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
36.1% A
PHIL 100A
114 / 120 Closed
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Sonny Elizondo 4.7
M W
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
24.3% A
PHIL 100D
48 / 60 Closed
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T R
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
21.5% A
PHIL 117
33 / 35 Closed
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Caroline Allen 4.0
T R
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
60.6% A