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Philosophy 101:  In Case You Slept Through it the First Time! - Boca Raton

Instructor
Samuel Director
FS243B

Course Description

Philosophy is a mystifying, confounding, and wondrous discipline that affects virtually every aspect of human existence. While it attempts to consider the big issues of our lives, philosophy strives to place things in a meaningful context. In this re-do of Intro to Philosophy, we will ask (and try to answer) four classic philosophical questions - the nature of free will, morality, justice, and whether God exists. Join the discussion as we seek to understand fundamental truths about ourselves, the world in which we live, and our relationships with the world and each other. Space is limited.

Lectures

  1. Free Will
  2. Morality
  3. Justice
  4. Does God Exist?

Course Info

  • Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Date: Tuesdays, November 7, 14, 28; December 5
  • Location: Lifelong Learning classrooms, Continuing Education Building
  • Fees: Member - $70
    Non-member - $90
    One-time guest pass, Member or Non-member at the door - $35.

About the Instructor

  • Dr. Samuel Director studies biomedical ethics and political philosophy, especially issues related to consent. He completed his Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Colorado. He did a postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University's Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and is now an assistant professor of philosophy at FAU. Sam is a talented public speaker, having competed in speech and debate for over a decade (winning multiple collegiate national championships).