In this course, students will practice the skills involved in "critical thinking" - the process by which they develop and support their beliefs and evaluate the strength of arguments. Students will ...

A general introduction to the problems and methods of philosophy drawing on classic and contemporary texts. Topics covered may include the existence of God and nature of religious belief, what it ...

The Division of Human Studies in Alfred University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences celebrated last week the tenure of retiring Professor of Philosophy Emrys Westacott. A notable trend in the ...

Philosophy is one of the oldest disciplines on earth. Philosophers are thinkers and scholars who debate the great questions of life. Morality is one of its major concerns. In fact, philosophy has ...