Fall 2025 Philosophy

Location: 1421 UH; Phone: (312) 996-3022.

Last generated: Tuesday, July 01 2025 02:58 PM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

PHIL 100

Introduction to Philosophy

3 hours. Individual and Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
23232DIS - AD109:00 AM - 09:50 AMFA0022LCAMeet on campus
24093DIS - AD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMFA0022LCAMeet on campus
23231LEC - AL112:00 PM - 12:50 PMMW3082BHSinkler, GMeet on campus
32127DIS - CD204:00 PM - 04:50 PMTARR12ONLMeet online at set times
Environmental Philosophy
32128DIS - CD304:00 PM - 04:50 PMWARR12ONLMeet online at set times
Environmental Philosophy
32129DIS - CD407:00 PM - 07:50 PMRARR12ONLMeet online at set times
Environmental Philosophy
30816LEC - CLARRANGEDOnline with deadlines
Environmental Philosophy

PHIL 101

Critical and Analytical Reasoning

3 hours. Course is offered in both face-to-face and online formats. Check the class schedule for details on specific sections. Note that the online format involves heavy computer usage; computer and internet access are required. Individual and Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36161DIS - AD04:00 PM - 04:50 PMWARR2ONLMeet online at set times
36162DIS - AD107:00 PM - 07:50 PMRARR2ONLMeet online at set times
36164DIS - AD304:00 PM - 04:50 PMTARR2ONLMeet online at set times
36160LEC - ALARRANGEDARR2ONLOnline with deadlines

PHIL 102

Introductory Logic

3 hours. Course is offered in both face-to-face and online formats. Check the class schedule for details on specific sections. Note that the online format involves heavy computer usage; computer and internet access are required. Natural World - No Lab course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
12885DIS - DD109:00 AM - 09:50 AMF2102LHMeet on campus
12886DIS - DD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMF2102LHMeet on campus
21600DIS - DD309:00 AM - 09:50 AMF1202LHMeet on campus
24090DIS - DD610:00 AM - 10:50 AMF1202LHMeet on campus
12896LEC - DL111:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWD0052LCDGray, AMeet on campus

PHIL 104

Introduction to Political Philosophy

3 hours. Individual and Society, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
26710DIS - AD101:00 PM - 01:50 PMF3852BSBMeet on campus
What is Democracy?
39283DIS - AD212:00 PM - 12:50 PMF3852BSBMeet on campus
What is Democracy?
26711LEC - AL112:00 PM - 12:50 PMMW1202LHLaden, AMeet on campus
What is Democracy?

PHIL 110

Philosophy of Love and Sex

3 hours. Individual and Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
29882DIS - AD111:00 AM - 11:50 AMF180C2TBHMeet on campus
29884DIS - AD310:00 AM - 10:50 AMF180C2TBHMeet on campus
32566DIS - AD512:00 PM - 12:50 PMF180C2TBHMeet on campus
32567DIS - AD601:00 PM - 01:50 PMF180C2TBHMeet on campus
29881LEC - AL01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF0012LCFMartin, AMeet on campus

PHIL 115

Death

3 hours. Course is offered in both face-to-face and online formats. Check the class schedule for details on specific sections. Note that the online format involves heavy computer usage; computer and internet access are required. Individual and Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36984DIS - AD110:00 AM - 10:50 AMF2892BSBMeet on campus
36985DIS - AD211:00 AM - 11:50 AMF24332ETMSWMeet on campus
36986DIS - AD301:00 PM - 01:50 PMF24192ETMSWMeet on campus
36981DIS - AD412:00 PM - 12:50 PMF22192ETMSWMeet on campus
36966LEC - AL110:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWC0042LCCSutherland, DMeet on campus
48951DIS - BD104:00 PM - 04:50 PMTARR2ONLMeet online at set times
48952DIS - BD204:00 PM - 04:50 PMWARR2ONLMeet online at set times
48953DIS - BD307:00 PM - 07:50 PMRARR2ONLMeet online at set times
48950LEC - BLARRANGEDARR2ONLOnline with deadlines

PHIL 116

Biomedical Ethics

3 hours. Course is offered in both face-to-face and online formats. Check the class schedule for details on specific sections. Note that the online format involves heavy computer usage; computer and internet access are required. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40798DIS - AD308:00 AM - 09:15 AMR1072LHMeet on campus
35531LEC - AL08:00 AM - 09:15 AMT1072LHMeet on campus

PHIL 184

The Basics of Neuroscience

1 hours. Same as BIOS 184 and PSCH 184. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35832LCD04:00 PM - 04:50 PMW42732SELEPark, TMeet on campus

PHIL 201

Theory of Knowledge

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): One non-logic course in philosophy; or consent of the instructor. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45414DIS - BD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMR3002LHMeet on campus
45413LEC - BL02:00 PM - 03:15 PMT3002LHMeet on campus

PHIL 202

Philosophy of Psychology

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): One non-logic course in philosophy; or junior or senior standing in the physical, biological, or social sciences; or consent of the instructor. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
23134DIS - AD109:00 AM - 09:50 AMFA0032LCAMeet on campus
33240DIS - AD209:00 AM - 09:50 AMFA0052LCAMeet on campus
40799DIS - AD308:00 AM - 08:50 AMFA0032LCAMeet on campus
40800DIS - AD408:00 AM - 08:50 AMFA0052LCAMeet on campus
23132LEC - AL109:00 AM - 09:50 AMMWC0042LCCHilbert, DMeet on campus

PHIL 203

Metaphysics

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): One course in philosophy or consent of the instructor. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39282DIS - BD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMR3112BSBMeet on campus
39281LCD - BL02:00 PM - 03:15 PMT3112BSBSmall, WMeet on campus

PHIL 204

Introduction to the Philosophy of Science

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): One non-logic course in philosophy; or junior or senior standing in the physical, biological, or social sciences; or consent of the instructor. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38263DIS - AD203:30 PM - 04:45 PMR3042BHMeet on campus
27914LEC - AL03:30 PM - 04:45 PMT3042BHMeet on campus

PHIL 206

Introduction to the Philosophy of Language

3 hours. 3 hours. Recommended background: One non-logic course in philosophy. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36602DIS - AD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMR2192BSBGoodman, RMeet on campus
36601LEC - AL12:30 PM - 01:45 PMT2192BSBGoodman, RMeet on campus

PHIL 210

Symbolic Logic

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in PHIL 102; or credit in MATH 110 or placement into MATH 121; or consent of the instructor. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13018DIS - AD103:30 PM - 04:45 PMRA0042LCAHuggett, NMeet on campus
37298LEC - AL1ARRANGEDHuggett, NOnline with deadlines

PHIL 221

Ancient Philosophy II: Aristotle and His Successors

3 hours. Same as CL 221. Prerequisite(s): One non-logic course in philosophy or consent of the instructor. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49939DIS - AD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMW3812BSBSinkler, G
49938LEC - AL09:30 AM - 10:45 AMM3812BSBSinkler, G

PHIL 232

Sex Roles: Moral and Political Issues

3 hours. Same as GWS 232. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42102DIS - AD109:30 AM - 10:45 AMWB102BHMartin, AMeet on campus
42101LEC - AL09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMB102BHMartin, AMeet on campus

PHIL 300

Fundamentals of Philosophical Discourse

3 hours. Previously listed as PHIL 400. Prerequisite(s): Major or minor in Philosophy, or major or pre-major in Computer Science and Philosophy; and credit in at least one non-logic 200-level philosophy course or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
30323LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW14302UHLaden, AMeet on campus

PHIL 315

Ethics of Computing and Artificial Intelligence

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent enrollment in one 200-level non-logic course in Philosophy; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Credit in PHIL 215.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50257LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRA0022LCAMeet on campus

PHIL 390

Senior Thesis in Philosophy

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Open only to seniors; Consent of the instructor and department. Restricted to Philosophy major(s).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40096CNFARRANGEDEaton, A
40097CNFARRANGEDFleischacker, S
40098CNFARRANGEDGray, A
40099CNFARRANGEDHilbert, D
40100CNFARRANGEDHuggett, N
40101CNFARRANGEDHylton, P
40103CNFARRANGEDLaden, A
40105CNFARRANGEDSchechtman, M
40107CNFARRANGEDSinkler, G
40108CNFARRANGEDSmall, W
38847CNFARRANGEDSutherland, D
40109CNFARRANGEDVlasits, J
40110CNFARRANGEDWhipple, J

PHIL 399

Independent Study

2 TO 6 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37299CNFARRANGEDAlmotahari, M
41078CNFARRANGEDEaton, A
34133CNFARRANGEDFleischacker, S
16461CNFARRANGEDGray, A
16463CNFARRANGEDHilbert, D
32692CNFARRANGEDHuggett, N
16464CNFARRANGEDHylton, P
16458CNFARRANGEDLaden, A
16467CNFARRANGEDSchechtman, M
16460CNFARRANGEDSinkler, G
38840CNFARRANGEDSmall, W
16459CNFARRANGEDSutherland, D
31160CNFARRANGEDWhipple, J

PHIL 404

Philosophy of Science

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 102 and one non-logic 200-level course in philosophy; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39247LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR2652BSBHuggett, N
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
39248LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR2652BSBHuggett, N
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

PHIL 429

Special Studies in the History of Philosophy

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics or figures vary. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Prerequisite(s): One non-logic 200-level course in the history of philosophy; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42525LCD01:00 PM - 03:30 PMM1632BSBSchechtman, MMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
42526LCD01:00 PM - 03:30 PMM1632BSBSchechtman, MMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

PHIL 432

Topics in Ethics

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s) with approval. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level course in philosophy or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Credit in a course in moral, social, or political philosophy.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33609LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR1012SHMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
33610LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR1012SHMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

PHIL 484

Neuroscience I

3 hours. Same as BIOS 484 and PSCH 484. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 286 or PSCH 262. Restricted to Physics or Teaching of Physics or Teaching of Chemistry or Biochemistry or Neuroscience or Philosophy or Chemistry or Psychology or Bioengineering or Biological Sciences or Earth & Environmental Sciences or Teaching of Biol Sciences major(s).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
24005LEC12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR2412ARCRichmond, JMeet on campus

PHIL 500

Writing in Philosophy

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in philosophy.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
31774DIS12:30 PM - 03:00 PMR14302UHFleischacker, S

PHIL 501

Seminar: Topics in Ancient Philosophy

4 hours. May be repeated with approval. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Students may register for more than one section per term when topics vary.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33233CNF01:00 PM - 03:30 PMM14302UHVlasits, JMeet on campus

PHIL 504

Seminar in Political Theory

4 hours. Same as POLS 504. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department required for nondegree graduate students. Not intended for Undergrad - Chicago. Not intended for Non-Degree.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33364LCD04:00 PM - 06:30 PMW3012LHEngelmann, S

PHIL 526

Ethics

4 hours. May be repeated with approval. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Students may register for more than one section per term when topics vary.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34547DIS03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR14302UHFleischacker, SMeet on campus

PHIL 534

Philosophy of Mind

4 hours. May be repeated with approval. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Students may register for more than one section per term when topics vary.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44665DIS03:30 PM - 06:00 PMT14302UHGoodman, RMeet on campus

PHIL 591

Teaching Methods in Philosophy

1 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37494LCD08:00 AM - 09:15 AMMW2692BSBVlasits, JMeet on campus

PHIL 593

Independent Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38403C1ARRANGEDSmall, W
16471C2ARRANGEDFleischacker, S
16483C2ARRANGEDSinkler, G
31146C3ARRANGEDEaton, A
16482C4ARRANGEDSchechtman, M
16474C5ARRANGEDHilbert, D
16484C5ARRANGEDSutherland, D
16475C6ARRANGEDHuggett, N
16476C7ARRANGEDHylton, P
16478C9ARRANGEDLaden, A
35745CNFARRANGEDGoodman, R
32353CNFARRANGEDGray, A
35746CNFARRANGEDWhipple, J

PHIL 596

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16498C1ARRANGEDSchechtman, M
38404C1ARRANGEDSmall, W
16489C2ARRANGEDFleischacker, S
16499C3ARRANGEDSinkler, G
16500C4ARRANGEDSutherland, D
16492C5ARRANGEDHuggett, N
16493C6ARRANGEDHylton, P
16495C8ARRANGEDLaden, A
35748CNFARRANGEDAlmotahari, M
35751CNFARRANGEDEaton, A
32354CNFARRANGEDGray, A
31123CNFARRANGEDHilbert, D
35749CNFARRANGEDWhipple, J

PHIL 599

Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38409C1ARRANGEDSmall, W
16505C2ARRANGEDFleischacker, S
16515C2ARRANGEDSchechtman, M
16516C4ARRANGEDSinkler, G
16508C5ARRANGEDHilbert, D
16517C5ARRANGEDSutherland, D
16509C6ARRANGEDHuggett, N
16510C7ARRANGEDHylton, P
16512C9ARRANGEDLaden, A
37303CNFARRANGEDAlmotahari, M
37304CNFARRANGEDEaton, A
32355CNFARRANGEDGray, A
30848CNFARRANGEDWhipple, J