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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 2026 Schedule

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A1 Anderson CAS 211 MWF 9:05 am-9:55 am Students registering for PH100 A1 must also register for a discussion section from A2 through A6.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A2 Anderson PRB 146 M 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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A3 Anderson CAS 229 F 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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A4 Anderson CGS 123 M 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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A5 Anderson EOP 266 F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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B2 YAW 440 M 9:05 am-9:55 am

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B3 CAS 320 F 9:05 am-9:55 am

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B4 PSY B47 M 10:10 am-11:00 am

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B5 CAS 229 F 10:10 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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A1 Munro 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 2027 Schedule

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

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

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

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

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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B1 Butler 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 2027 Schedule

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

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

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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

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