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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 2025 Schedule

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A1 Hopp CAS B18 MWF 9:05 am-9:55 am Students registering for PH100 A1 must also register for a discussion section from A2 through A6.

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A2 Hopp CAS 314 M 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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A3 Hopp MUG 205 F 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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A4 Hopp CAS 314 M 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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A5 Hopp FLR 123 F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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A6 Calasso STH 525 W 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B1 Butler EPC 205 MWF 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

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B2 Butler CAS 314 M 9:05 am-9:55 am

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B3 Butler CAS 314 F 9:05 am-9:55 am

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B4 Butler CAS 316 M 10:10 am-11:00 am

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B5 Butler CAS 323A F 10:10 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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A1 Munro CAS B18 MWF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm Students registering for CAS PH100 must register for two sections: the Lecture section (PH100 A1) and one Discus sion section (A2-A5).

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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A2 Munro PRB 150 M 10:10 am-11:00 am

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A3 Munro MUG 203 F 10:10 am-11:00 am

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A4 Munro CAS B27 W 9:05 am-9:55 am

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A5 Munro IEC B11 T 3:35 pm-4:45 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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B1 Butler CAS B18 TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm Students registering for CAS PH100 must register for two sections: the Lecture section (PH100 B1) and one Discus sion section (B2-B5).

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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B2 Butler CAS 318 M 9:05 am-9:55 am

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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B3 Butler PRB 146 T 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B4 Butler SHA 206 W 10:10 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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B5 Butler CAS 322 W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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