ADPL 1070 Philosophy of the Person I
This course introduces students to philosophical reflection and to its history through the presentation and discussion of the writings of major thinkers from the ancient and medieval periods. The course is designed to show how fundamental and enduring questions about the universe and about human beings recur in different historical contexts. Emphasis is given to ethical themes, such as the nature of the human person, the foundation of human rights and corresponding responsibilities, and the problems of social justice.
Course overview
- Department
- Advancing Studies
- School
- ADV
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.17 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.30 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Matthew Clemente | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 17 of 29 |
| Fall 2025 (midterm) | Michaela Sobrak-Seaton | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 7–9 hrs/week | 12 of 20 |
| Fall 2024 | Michaela Sobrak-Seaton | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.6 | — | 8 of 18 |
| Fall 2023 | Michaela Sobrak-Seaton | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 of 14 |
| Fall 2022 | Michaela Sobrak-Seaton | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 17 |
| Fall 2021 | Alexander Montes | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 6 of 19 |
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Sections
- Section 11
- Section 01