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    • Short Introduction to Philosophy . PHIL 1

    An introductory course in western philosophy.

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    No Prerequisites

    5

    Units

    Optional

    Grading

    1, 2, 3

    Passtime

    None

    Level Limit

    Letters and science

    College
    GEs Area E Writing
    Unlocks PHIL 136
    Instructors
    ALLEN C
    Colin Allen
    4.3
    3 reviews
    Predicted Grading Distribution
    AI predicted, based on past grading trends of the course and instructor, class info, and 127 other factors
    Lecture
    MUSICLLCH
    M W
    12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
    86 / 232
    Sections
    ILP 4101
    M
    14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
    29 / 29 Full
    ILP 3314
    M
    15:00 PM - 15:50 PM
    13 / 29
    ILP 3101
    M
    16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
    4 / 29
    ILP 3211
    M
    17:00 PM - 17:50 PM
    3 / 29
    ILP 3207
    M
    18:00 PM - 18:50 PM
    2 / 29
    ILP 3314
    T
    10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    10 / 29
    ILP 4207
    T
    14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
    14 / 29
    ILP 4105
    W
    14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
    11 / 29
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    Spring 2024 . Allen C
    ILP 1302
    T R
    12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
    Spring 2025 . Allen C
    CHEM 1179
    M W
    09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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    PHIL 1 Allen C Spring 2025 Total: 269
    PHIL 1 Allen C Spring 2024 Total: 228
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    PHIL183 . Allen C 8 Months Ago

    Excellent professor!

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    PHIL117 . Allen C 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

    There are some professors who you know knows their stuff just by listening to them speak. He is one of them. And it didn't even take 10% of his ability teaching this class. Lots of readings on relevant topics in AI basics and Phil of AI; never had more enjoyable lectures than his. Choice of final paper (topic of your relevant interest) or exam.

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    PHIL183 . Allen C 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

    Course grade was based on one of three grading options: 2 midterms at 50%, two midterms at 25% & final at 50%, or final at 100%. Professor Allen is very passionate, this course was just difficult to succeed in due to the complex nature of the subject and the difficult exams (avg on midterm 1 was 64% w/ no curve, no partial credit). Read.

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