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Concurrent Course
Philosophy (PHIL)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/phil/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in MHP108; Phone: (213) 740-4084.
The influence on modern Western culture of philosophical thought about reality, knowledge and morality as developed by such philosophers as Descartes, Leibniz and Kant.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49300R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Tue, Thu | 140 of 150 | Jacob Ross | SGM124 |   | |
| 49301R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Michael Hatcher | MHP102 | | |
| 49302R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 23 of 25 | Michael Hatcher | MHP102 | | |
| 49303R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Aaron Veek | GFS213 | | |
| 49304R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 20 of 25 | Michael Pressman | MHP102 | | |
| 49305R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Michael Pressman | MHP102 | | |
| 49306R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Aaron Veek | GFS220 | |
Focus on the literary achievement from the beginning of Greek literature to the 4th century with a special emphasis on the philosophers.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49307R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:45pm | Tue, Thu | 148 of 150 | Frank Lewis | THH202 | | |
| 49308R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | Ara Astourian | GFS223 | | |
| 49309R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | Ara Astourian | GFS229 | | |
| 49310R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | Michael Milona | MHP102 | | |
| 49311R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 24 of 25 | Abelard Podgorski | MHP102 | | |
| 49312R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 24 of 25 | Abelard Podgorski | MHP102 | | |
| 49313R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | Michael Milona | MHP102 | |
Critical study of controversial social issues such as abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, war & terrorism, pornography, and economic justice.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture, one discussion, lab and one section of WRIT 140 listed below (unless you have already satisfied the Writing Requirement)
- Concurrent enrollment: WRIT 140
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49314R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Mon, Wed | 146 of 151 | Robin Jeshion | THH301 | | |
| 49316R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 23 of 25 | Rima Basu | WPH103 | | |
| 49318R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | Rima Basu | WPH103 | | |
| 49319R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 26 of 26 | Erik Encarnacion | VKC151 | | |
| 49320R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 26 | Erik Encarnacion | SGM226 | | |
| 49321R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 23 of 25 | Matthew Babb | WPH103 | | |
| 49322R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Matthew Babb | WPH103 | |
Concurrent Course
WRIT 140: Writing and Critical Reasoning (4.0 units)
Focuses on analytical and argumentative writing skills requisite to academic and professional writing. Emphasizes logical analysis of texts and other data, effective use of evidence, ethical argumentation, and stylistic and grammatical fluency. Requires concurrent enrollment with an affiliated General Education course in the Social Issues category. Students must achieve a satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the SAT, the USC Writing Examination, or credit for WRIT 120 or 121 bef
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64300D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 16 of 17 | Michelle Wilson | GFS212 | | |
| 64305D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 17 of 17 | Dasha Henderer | GFS216 | | |
| 64425D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 16 of 17 | Melissa Weiss | GFS114 | | |
| 64430D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Peter Guekguezian | GFS204 | | |
| 64435D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Michelle Wilson | GFS205 | | |
| 66998D | 001 | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 570 of 1000 | BOV AUD | |
Critical reasoning skills and their many everyday applications; theory of logically correct reasoning and its associated formal techniques.
- Note: Note: This class begins January 15 and ends February 28.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49368R | 664 | Lecture-Discussion | 5:00-6:30pm | Tue, Thu | 30 of 35 | John Hall | MHP105 | |
Critical reasoning skills and their many everyday applications; theory of logically correct reasoning and its associated formal techniques.
- Prerequisite: PHIL 250a
- Note: Note: This class begins March 5 and ends April 25.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49369R | 665 | Lecture-Discussion | 5:00-6:30pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 35 | John Hall | MHP105 | |
Philosophical problems about the nature of mind associated withthe rise of modern science; topics include the mind/body relation,personal identity, rationality and freedom.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49370R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 136 of 150 | Jacob Ross | THH101 | | |
| 49371R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 21 of 25 | Gregory Ackerman | GFS107 | | |
| 49372R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 21 of 25 | Nicholas Laskowski | VKC261 | | |
| 49373R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 23 of 25 | Ryan Walsh | GFS107 | | |
| 49375R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Monday | 23 of 25 | Gregory Ackerman | GFS107 | | |
| 49376R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 24 of 25 | Nicholas Laskowski | VHE217 | | |
| 49377R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Ryan Walsh | GFS107 | |
Examining the nature of space and time, how they relate, and how material objects relate to them. Some included topics: substantivalism, temporal directionality, persistence, hyperspace.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49383R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Tue, Thu | 91 of 150 | Shieva Kleinschmidt | SGM101 | Word (55296 KB) | |
| 49571R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Monday | 6 of 17 | Caleb Perl | THH113 | | |
| 49572R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 15 of 17 | Caleb Perl | VKC108 | | |
| 49573R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 12 of 16 | Kenneth Silver | HED103 | | |
| 49574R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 16 of 17 | Kenneth Silver | HED103 | | |
| 49575R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Thursday | 4 of 17 | Kenneth Silver | VKC208 | | |
| 49576R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 14 of 16 | Marina Folescu | SOSB45 | | |
| 49577R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Friday | 4 of 17 | Marina Folescu | HED103 | | |
| 49578R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 11 of 17 | Marina Folescu | HED103 | | |
| 49579R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 9 of 16 | Caleb Perl | THH113 | |
Study of major philosophical theories of moral right and wrong, such as utilitarianism, Kantianism, egoism, virtue ethics, and theological ethics.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49414R | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 12:00-1:45pm | Mon, Wed | 44 of 48 | Mark Schroeder, Samuel Shpall | MHPB7B | | |
| 49415R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | Canceled | | |||
| 49416R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | Canceled | |
Philosophical content in representative European and American literature; philosophical problems about literature such as the nature of truth and meaning in fiction.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49420R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:15pm | Tue, Thu | 31 of 35 | Samuel Shpall | VKC258 | Word (114100 KB) | |
Examination of problems in metaphysics and/or epistemology. Conducted at the intermediate level.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49427R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 16 of 35 | James Van Cleve | VKC207 | |
Philosophical investigation of sense perception as it relates to issues in epistemology, metaphysics, the philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of science.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49429R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:45pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 35 | James Van Cleve | VKC258 | |
Systematic introduction to basic concepts, including identity, difference, existence, individuals, substance, quality, and relation; emphasis on idealism, materialism, and the ontology of intentionality.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49479R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:15pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 30 | Shieva Kleinschmidt | VHE206 | Word (140243 KB) | |
Classic issues in epistemology and the philosophy of language, leading up to the application of context-sensitivity in language to the problem of skepticism. Recommended preparation: At least one 400-level PHIL course. Open only to Philosophy majors.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (PHIL 250b or PHIL 350 or PHIL 351 or PHIL 352)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Philosophy, Philosophy (Ethics), Philosophy (Ethics, Law and Value Theory), Philosophy (History of Philosophy), Philosophy (Philosophy of Science), Philosophy and Law, Philosophy, Politics and Law
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
- Note: Capstone course for majors only. See PHIL advisor for clearance.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49440D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:20pm | Wednesday | Canceled | Janet Levin | |
Comparison of the methodologies of the natural, social, and/or behavioral sciences; consideration of such topics as the concept of scientific law, prediction, explanation, confirmation.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49489R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:15pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 30 | Bryan Roberts | VKC261 | PDF (300205 KB) | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49490D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Ralph Wedgwood | OFFICE | | |
| 49491D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | | ||
| 49492D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | | ||
| 49493D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |
Independent studies for philosophy majors, and guidance in the preparation of the senior thesis for students who wish to graduate with honors in philosophy. Not open to graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49497D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Ralph Wedgwood | OFFICE | | |
| 49498D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Gabriel Uzquiano Cruz | OFFICE | | |
| 49499D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |
Contemporary philosophical issues and literature.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49506R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:15pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | James Higginbotham | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49519D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Sharon Lloyd | OFFICE | | |
| 49520D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 7 | Mark Schroeder | OFFICE | | |
| 49521D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Robin Jeshion | OFFICE | | |
| 49522D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Andrei Marmor | OFFICE | | |
| 49523D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | Gary Watson | OFFICE | | |
| 49524D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | Ralph Wedgwood | OFFICE | | |
| 49525D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | James Van Cleve | OFFICE | | |
| 49526D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Jacob Ross | OFFICE | | |
| 49527D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | | ||
| 49528D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | | ||
| 49529D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | | ||
| 49530D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49534D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49539D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Scott Soames | OFFICE | | |
| 49540D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Gary Watson | OFFICE | | |
| 49541D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Kenneth Easwaran | OFFICE | | |
| 49542D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | | ||
| 49543D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49548D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 5 | OFFICE | |