MCPL 1070 Philosophy of the Person
What is philosophy? What can philosophy do for our lives as individuals as well as for society? This course will introduce you to major themes and debates in the Western philosophical tradition, from its emergence in Ancient Greece to the early 21st century. We will explore philosophy as a practice of questioning and reflection, as an academic discipline, and as a way of life. We will consider how philosophers engage with issues like wisdom, justice, and freedom. At different points along the way, you will encounter questions concerning the relation between philosophy and politics, virtue and practical deliberation, faith and reason, mind and body, and various claims about what belongs to human selfhood. Our goal is to become more reflective and engaged human beings, equipped with the tools necessary to better understand ourselves, the world, and others. Students will study both canonical texts in the history of philosophy and more recent works by authors addressing these topics.
Course overview
- Department
- Messina College
- School
- MCBC
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Philosophy
Requirements fulfilled
- University Core: Philosophy (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.06 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.32 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Daniel Maryanovich | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 19 of 24 |
| Summer 2025 | Andrew Song | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 16 of 23 |
| Summer 2025 | Jeronimo Ayesta Lopez | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 7–9 hrs/week | 19 of 19 |
| Summer 2025 | Michaila Peters | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 15 of 20 |
| Summer 2025 | Timothy Muldoon | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 17 of 20 |
| Spring 2025 | Daniel Maryanovich | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 21 of 23 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 04