Each week, we’ll examine an argument for a radical or controversial conclusion, including: that God does not exist, that you have no free will, that you don’t know anything, that it’s irrational to fear death, that abortion is immoral, that eating meat is immoral, and that taxation is immoral.

Prerequisites: Freshman standing.

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Units

Pass no pass

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Inter collegiate athletes only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Daniel Korman
4.3
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4.3
PHIL1 . 20 Days 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 . A Month 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 . 2 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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PHIL1 . 3 Months Ago

Korman's a good lecturer. 90% of grade is 3 papers, but he drops the lowest one. The papers were graded by the TAs, which is where my only complaint comes from (took off points but didn't explain why). I'd recommend this class as a GE (P/NP) bc it's pretty easy, and once you write two papers, you're basically chilling for the rest of the class.

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PHIL1 . 3 Months Ago

If you couldn't get an A in this class, it's probably your fault, not Korman's. It's pretty easy and attendance is extra credit. Graded on three papers, the lowest one gets dropped, plus weekly guaranteed A assignments. If you have any experience with writing you'll be fine. My TA was awful though and the class is more about arguing than philosophy

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PHIL1 . 3 Months Ago

The content is relatively interesting however this professor makes it clear he does not want his students to succeed. It was apparent that he is very concerned about his class being too easy so he makes it a point to deduct grades for unreasonable motives. Overall would not recommend to take this course as a GE.

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