Fall 2026 Philosophy

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

Last generated: Monday, April 06 2026 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

PHIL 100

Introduction to Philosophy

3 hours. UIC GE 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
24093DIS - AD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMF22192ETMSWMeet on campus
27951DIS - AD411:00 AM - 11:50 AMF24192ETMSWMeet online at set times
23231LEC - AL111:00 AM - 11:50 AMMW1202LHSinkler, 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. UIC GE 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
36168DIS - BD211:00 AM - 11:50 AMF1332BSBMeet on campus
36169DIS - BD312:00 PM - 12:50 PMF2192BSBMeet on campus
36165LEC - BL11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMW2052GHWhipple, JMeet on campus

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. UIC GE 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 AMF22352ETMSWMeet on campus
12886DIS - DD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMF22352ETMSWMeet on campus
21600DIS - DD309:00 AM - 09:50 AMF22332ETMSWMeet on campus
24090DIS - DD610:00 AM - 10:50 AMF22332ETMSWMeet on campus
12896LEC - DL111:00 AM - 11:50 AMMW1402BSBVlasits, JMeet on campus

PHIL 104

Introduction to Political Philosophy

3 hours. UIC GE Individual and Society, and UIC GE 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 - AD102:00 PM - 03:15 PMRA0052LCAMeet on campus
26711LEC - AL102:00 PM - 03:15 PMTA0052LCAMeet on campus

PHIL 110

Philosophy of Love and Sex

3 hours. UIC GE 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 - AD101:00 PM - 01:50 PMF22352ETMSWMeet on campus
29886DIS - AD202:00 PM - 02:50 PMF22192ETMSWMeet on campus
32566DIS - AD512:00 PM - 12:50 PMF24332ETMSWMeet on campus
32567DIS - AD601:00 PM - 01:50 PMF24172ETMSWMeet on campus
29881LEC - AL12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMW2012SESMartin, 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. UIC GE 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
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
50539DIS - CD104:00 PM - 04:50 PMTARR12ONLMeet online at set times
50540DIS - CD204:00 PM - 04:50 PMWARR2ONLMeet online at set times
50541DIS - CD307:00 PM - 07:50 PMRARR12ONLMeet online at set times
50538LEC - CLARRANGEDARR2ONLOnline with deadlines
50941DIS - DD04:00 PM - 04:50 PMTARR2ONLMeet online at set times
50942DIS - DD104:00 PM - 04:50 PMWARR2ONLMeet online at set times
50943DIS - DD207:00 PM - 07:50 PMRARR2ONLMeet online at set times
50940LEC - DLARRANGEDOnline 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 AMR1152LHMeet on campus
35531LEC - AL08:00 AM - 09:15 AMT1152LHMeet 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 PMR2062LHMeet on campus
45413LEC - BL02:00 PM - 03:15 PMT2062LHMeet 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 AMF24192ETMSWMeet on campus
33240DIS - AD209:00 AM - 09:50 AMF24172ETMSWMeet on campus
40799DIS - AD308:00 AM - 08:50 AMF22332ETMSWMeet on campus
40800DIS - AD408:00 AM - 08:50 AMF22352ETMSWMeet on campus
23132LEC - AL109:00 AM - 09:50 AMMW1302SESSchechtman, MMeet 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 - BD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMF24352ETMSWMeet on campus
49942DIS - BD112:00 PM - 12:50 PMF3152SHMeet on campus
39281LCD - BL11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMW3042SHSmall, 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
27915DIS - AD102:00 PM - 03:15 PMR3032SHMeet on campus
27914LEC - AL02:00 PM - 03:15 PMT3032SHMeet on campus

PHIL 206

Introduction to the Philosophy of Language

3 hours. Same as LING 206. 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 PMRA0072LCAGoodman, RMeet on campus
36601LEC - AL12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTA0072LCAGoodman, RMeet on campus

PHIL 220

Ancient Philosophy I: Plato and His Predecessors

3 hours. Same as CL 220. 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
30775DIS - AD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMM2812BSBVlasits, JMeet on campus
30776LEC - AL09:30 AM - 10:45 AMW2812BSBVlasits, JMeet on campus

PHIL 223

History of Modern Philosophy I: Descartes and His Successors

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
13028DIS - AD109:30 AM - 10:45 AMW24192ETMSWWhipple, JMeet on campus
13032LEC - AL109:30 AM - 10:45 AMM24192ETMSWWhipple, JMeet on campus

PHIL 231

Philosophy of Race and Racism

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): One non-logic course in philosophy, or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50764LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW3812BSBMartin, 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
30323LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR1002SHGoodman, RMeet 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
50257LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR3052LHMeet 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 428

Topics in Ancient 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 philosophy; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40810LCD01:00 PM - 03:30 PMM2142LHSmall, WMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
40811LCD01:00 PM - 03:30 PMM2142LHSmall, WMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

PHIL 435

Ethics for Educators

3 hours. Credit is not given for PHIL 435 if the student has credit in PHIL 131 or ED 131. Recommended background: Either a 100-level non-logic philosophy class or some classroom teaching experience.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50939LCD05:00 PM - 08:00 PMRLaden, AMeet on campus

PHIL 441

Topics in Philosophy of Religion

3 OR 4 hours. Same as RELS 441. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Prerequisite(s): One non-logic 200-level course in philosophy; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50765LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR1852BSBFleischacker, SMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
50766LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR1852BSBFleischacker, SMeet 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
31774DIS02:00 PM - 04:30 PMW14302UHLaden, AMeet on campus

PHIL 503

Medieval 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
49251DIS01:00 PM - 03:30 PMM14302UHSinkler, GMeet on campus

PHIL 513

Topics in History of 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
50827DIS03:30 PM - 06:00 PMT14302UHFleischacker, SMeet on campus

PHIL 538

Philosophy of Language

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
36358DIS03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR14302UHGray, AMeet on campus

PHIL 562

Mathematical Logic

4 hours. Same as MATH 502. Prerequisite(s): MATH 430 or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38734LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF1652BSB

PHIL 591

Teaching Methods in Philosophy

1 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37494LCD08:00 AM - 08:50 AMW1192SHLaden, AMeet 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
35751CNFARRANGEDEaton, A
32354CNFARRANGEDGray, A
31123CNFARRANGEDHilbert, D
35748CNFARRANGEDMartin, A
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
37304CNFARRANGEDEaton, A
32355CNFARRANGEDGray, A
37303CNFARRANGEDMartin, A
30848CNFARRANGEDWhipple, J