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CS92PROD
Human Nature

PHIL 220
Fall 2020
Section: 01  
This course may be repeated for credit.
Crosslisting: SISP 220
Course Cluster and Certificates: Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory Certificate, Animal Studies

The idea of "human nature" plays an important role in all sorts of explanations, but what does it mean? What is it to be a human? Are we just rational animals? Do some humans have different natures than others? Is it possible for us to change our nature or is it innate? Are we products of nature, nurture, or some combination? Are humans fundamentally evil or good? By examining philosophical, historical, religious, theoretical, and scientific literatures, this course will examine various answers to these questions.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PHIL
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Student Option
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (PHIL)(PHIL-Social Jus)(STS)
Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50%

Last Updated on APR-17-2024
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