Introduction to Philosophy

CAS PH 100

  • Critical Thinking
  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings

Introduces the nature of philosophical activity through careful study of major philosophical topics. Topics may include the nature of reality, knowledge, God's existence, and the significance of human life.Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Critical Thinking and Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meaning. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2024 Schedule

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A1 Hopp KCB 101 MWF 9:05 am-9:55 am Students registering for PH100 A1 must also register for a discussion section from A2 through A5.

FALL 2024 Schedule

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A2 Hopp IEC B04 M 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

FALL 2024 Schedule

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A3 Hopp IEC B01 W 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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A4 Hopp IEC B01 W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

FALL 2024 Schedule

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A5 Hopp CAS 316 F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

FALL 2024 Schedule

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A6 Hopp STH 525 W 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

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A1 Pollock EPC 207 TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm Students registering for CAS PH100 must register for two sections: the Lecture section (PH100 A1) and one Discus sion section (A2-A5).

SPRG 2025 Schedule

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A2 Pollock IEC B08 R 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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A3 Pollock STH 318 T 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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A4 Pollock CAS 235 W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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A5 Pollock COM 212 W 10:10 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2025 Schedule

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B1 Sedgwick CAS B18 TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm Students registering for CAS PH100 must register for two sections: the Lecture section (PH100 B1) and one Discus sion section (B2-B5).

SPRG 2025 Schedule

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B2 Sedgwick CAS 322 W 9:05 am-9:55 am

SPRG 2025 Schedule

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B3 Sedgwick IEC B11 R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B4 Sedgwick CAS B06B W 11:15 am-12:05 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

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B5 Sedgwick IEC B01 T 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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