ADPL 1071 Philosophy of the Person II

This course introduces students to philosophical reflection and to its history through the presentation and discussion of the writings of major thinkers from the modern and contemporary 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.