1. Department of Philosophy
Trad 104 Mind, Matter, God
J. Christopher Maloney
Department of Philosophy
Social Sciences 213

2. Graduate Teaching Associates
All questions about grades should conveyed by to
Daniel Sanderman
Social Sciences 138

3. Graduate Teaching Associates
Questions about course content should be addressed to Helen Daly Social Sciences 130

4. Add/Drop
I’ll sign Add forms only through August 31, 2009

5. Course Websites: Primary Site: D2L Course Site http://d2l.arizona.edu/
Secondary Site

6. What You Can Expect
Critical examination of the great philosophical ideas in western history on
the fundamental nature of the self
the ultimate structure of reality
the nature of human knowledge
existence and nature of God

7. You Can Expect Me To:
Present, evaluate, and explore the fundamentally important issues in our readings
Where appropriate, show how these crucially important and ideas bear upon our time and experience
Urge you critically to develop and assess your own relevant ideas

8. What I ask of You Your best efforts critical reflection on readings
rigorous but considerate argumentation
participation in discussion
attendance; no late arrivals or early departures
decorum: “chatters” may be asked to depart

9. Neuron Protection Program
Here’s a deal:
I promise always to end class three minutes early if
Good decorum
No premature “shuffling”
No late arrivals and early departures

10. How To Prepare For Exams
Attend all lectures; complete reading assignments
See lecture notes on-line
Review Study Guides on Web
Office Hours
Collaborative Study Groups Encouraged!
Weekly Optional Review Sessions
In a room soon to be specified on the website

11. Travel and Make-up Exams
Travel, unless authorized by the Dean of Students for official University activities, is not an automatic excuse for a missed assignment, including exams and quizzes
Documented serious problems, including illness, will serve as excuses for missed exams and allow for make-up exams if I’m notified in a timely manner

12. Class Discussion Class discussion is warmly welcomed and encouraged!
Ask Questions!
“Help ! I don’t understand this at all ! ”
“Is Plato being consistent when he says X?”
Challenge the author; Challenge me!
Compare scientific and philosophical frontiers where uncertainty lives

13. How to Read Philosophy Think for yourself and question what you read!
Give yourself lots of uninterrupted time
Mark the text & take notes as you read to indicate
Important Ideas
Arguments
Distinguish Premises (Reasons) from Conclusions
Assess the arguments!
Assess your assessment!