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Philosophy (PHIL)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/phil/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in MHP108; phone (213) 740-4084.
Explores questions about human beings and their place in nature, including questions about knowledge, mind and body, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49300R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 98 of 100 | Edwin McCann | THH301 | Word (135514 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
49301R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Tuesday | 24 of 25 | Kenneth Silver | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49302R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 26 of 26 | Kenneth Silver | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49303R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Kenneth Silver | VKC157 | ![]() | |
49304R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Kenneth Silver | VKC157 | ![]() |
Exploration of basic questions about the nature of reality. Topics may include personal identity, freedom and determinism, causation and laws of nature.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49347R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:15pm | Tue, Thu | 100 of 101 | John Hawthorne | SAL101 | ![]() ![]() | |
49348R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 26 of 26 | Jonathan Wright | VKC252 | ![]() | |
49349R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Jonathan Wright | VKC252 | ![]() | |
49350R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Bixin Guo | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49351R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Bixin Guo | VKC109 | ![]() |
Critical study of controversial social issues such as abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, war and terrorism, sexual morality, affirmative action, and economic justice.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49374R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Tue, Thu | 149 of 149 | Mark Schroeder | SGM124 | ![]() ![]() | |
49375R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 24 of 25 | Junhyo Lee | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49376R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | Junhyo Lee | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49377R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Tatyana Kostochka | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49378R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Tatyana Kostochka | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49379R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 24 of 25 | Woo Ram Lee | VKC252 | ![]() | |
49380R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Woo Ram Lee | VKC252 | ![]() |
Explores the nature of justice, and how apparently conflicting ideals, such as freedom and equality, are to be balanced within a just society.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49401R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:45am | Tue, Thu | 144 of 148 | Jonathan Quong | THH301 | PDF (170004 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
49402R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Frank Hong | THH112 | ![]() | |
49403R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 26 of 26 | Frank Hong | VKC157 | ![]() | |
49404R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Sean Donahue | VKC157 | ![]() | |
49405R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 21 of 25 | Jennifer Head | VKC157 | ![]() | |
49406R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Jennifer Head | THH213 | ![]() | |
49407R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 23 of 25 | Sean Donahue | VKC201 | ![]() |
What is time? What is the difference between past, present and future? Is time-travel possible? And what paradoxes might it give rise to?
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49428R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Tue, Thu | 150 of 151 | Shieva Kleinschmidt | THH301 | Word (69632 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
49429R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | Paul Garofalo | VKC252 | ![]() | |
49430R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 24 of 25 | Paul Garofalo | VKC252 | ![]() | |
49431R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Vishnu Sridharan | VKC151 | ![]() | |
49432R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Vishnu Sridharan | SOSB48 | ![]() | |
49433R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Simon Blessenohl | THH110 | ![]() | |
49434R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 27 of 27 | Simon Blessenohl | WPH101 | ![]() |
Explores various conceptions of morality and what makes actions right or wrong, together with the implications of these views for concrete ethical issues.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49473R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Mon, Wed | 152 of 152 | Jacob Ross | SAL101 | ![]() ![]() | |
49474R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Tuesday | 26 of 26 | Christa Peterson | VKC157 | ![]() | |
49475R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | Christa Peterson | VKC157 | ![]() | |
49476R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 26 of 26 | Shane Ward | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49477R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Daniel Pallies | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49478R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Daniel Pallies | MHP102 | ![]() | |
49479R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 26 of 26 | Shane Ward | MHP102 | ![]() |
The development of philosophy from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries; emphasis on Continental Rationalism, British Empiricism, and the philosophy of Kant.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49506R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 25 of 30 | John Dreher, Edwin McCann | VKC201 | Word (58289 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Introduction to basic techniques of propositional and quantificational logic, and elements of probability. Especially useful to philosophy, mathematics, science, and engineering majors.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49522R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 28 of 30 | Zlatan Damnjanovic | VKC200 | Word (30859 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Detailed study of the evolution of Plato's thought as revealed in selected dialogues. Prerequisite: two courses in philosophy.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49538R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 30 | Ralph Wedgwood | VKC260 | PDF (387444 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Development of philosophy on the continent from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries; emphasis on the philosophical works of Descartes, Leibniz, and Spinoza.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49542R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | Canceled | Edwin McCann | ![]() |
Philosophical theories about the nature of law, relations between law and morality, and analysis of normative concepts central to law, such as responsibility, punishment, negligence.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49551R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:15am | Tue, Thu | 27 of 49 | John Hawthorne, Scott Soames | VKC100 | ![]() ![]() |
Ethical theories in the 20th century; contemporary theories of value and obligation; metaethical theories; intuitionism, naturalism, and non-cognitivism; concepts of justice, human right, and freedom.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49558R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 19 of 30 | John Dreher | THH112 | Word (47104 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Principal theories of the nature of, and response to, art; examination of form and content in various arts; consideration of the role of criticism.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49563R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 30 | James Van Cleve | VKC205 | ![]() ![]() |
Elements of propositional and quantified modal logic and the logic of counterfactual conditionals with an eye to some of their applications in contemporary philosophy. Prerequisites: PHIL 350, or PHIL 351, or PHIL 352.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49570R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:45pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 30 | Gabriel Uzquiano | VKC205 | PDF (313845 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Systematic investigation of action, the mental states involved in action, the reasoning processes that lead to action, and related concepts including intentionality and free will.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49576R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:45am | Tue, Thu | 21 of 30 | Kadri Vihvelin | VKC155 | ![]() ![]() |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49593D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Sharon Lloyd | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49594D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | Gabriel Uzquiano | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49595D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49596D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() |
Independent studies for philosophy majors, and guidance in the preparation of the senior thesis for students who wish to graduate with honors in philosophy. Not open to graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49597D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Andrew Bacon | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49598D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Scott Soames, John Hawthorne | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49599D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() |
Contemporary philosophical issues and literature.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49603R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:20pm | Wednesday | 2 of 18 | Jeremy Goodman | MHP102 | ![]() |
Advanced topics in metaphysics.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49628R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:20pm | Tuesday | 6 of 18 | Kadri Vihvelin | MHP102 | ![]() |
Philosophical issues in the empirical study of language concerning the relationship between linguistic meaning and the use of sentences to assert and convey information.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49630R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:20pm | Wednesday | Canceled | Robin Jeshion | ![]() |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49638D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | John Hawthorne | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49639D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Ralph Wedgwood | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49640D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 5 | Mark Schroeder | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49641D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | Jonathan Quong | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49642D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | David Wallace | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49643D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Scott Soames | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49644D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49645D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49646D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49647D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49648D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Barry Schein | OFFICE | ![]() |
Basic principles of philosophical pedagogy, with emphasis on practical applications and the importance of career-long skill development. Required for first-semester teaching assistants in philosophy.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Philosophy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49649D | 001 | Lecture | 4:30-7:00pm | Tuesday | 7 of 8 | Edwin McCann | MHP102 | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49650D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() |
A focused environment in which to present and evaluate dissertation work-in-progress. Focus on peer and faculty feedback, developing professional presentation skills, improving critical communication skills. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Philosophy doctoral students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Philosophy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49672R | 001 | Lecture | 4:30-7:00pm | Thursday | 6 of 20 | Edwin McCann | MHP102 | ![]() |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49659D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49660D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Ralph Wedgwood | OFFICE | ![]() | |
49661D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49662D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49663D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49664D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
49665D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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49666D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | OFFICE | ![]() |