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Philosophy (PHIL)
211 Susan Campbell, 541-346-5547
College of Arts & Sciences
Course Data
  PHIL 110   Human Nature >1 >GP >IP 4.00 cr.
Consideration of various physiological, cultural, psychological, and personal forces that characterize human beings, taking into account issues of class, gender, race, and sexual orientation.
Grading Options: Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
Instructor: Portella EE-mailHomepage
Office Hours: 1200 - 1400 W during Winter 2021
Additional Web Resources AvailableWeb-related Resources: How to Use Wait-listing on DuckWeb
Course Materials
 
  CRN Avail Max Time Day Location Instructor Notes
  35054 2 35 0900-0950 mtwr 00 REMOTE Portella E Additional Web Resources Available
Academic Deadlines
Deadline     Last day to:
March 29:   Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded)
April 4:   Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded)
April 4:   Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded)
April 5:   Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded)
April 5:   Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded)
April 6:   Add this course
April 8:   Last day to change to or from audit
April 12:   Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded)
April 12:   Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded)
April 19:   Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded)
April 19:   Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded)
April 26:   Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded)
April 26:   Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded)
May 17:   Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded)
June 3:   Change grading option for this course
Caution You can't drop your last class using the "Add/Drop" menu in DuckWeb. Go to the “Completely Withdraw from Term/University” link to begin the complete withdrawal process. If you need assistance with a complete drop or a complete withdrawal, please contact the Office of Academic Advising, 101 Oregon Hall, 541-346-3211 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). If you are attempting to completely withdraw after business hours, and have difficulty, please contact the Office of Academic Advising the next business day.

Expanded Course Description
From a variety of viewpoints, this course takes up the question, 'what does it mean to be a human being, and who's asking, anyway?' Perspectives considered include genetics, psychoanalysis, classical Indian philosophy, Euro-American philosophy (including feminism, as well as Latin American thought. Problem areas include the nature of sexuality, racial identity, embodiment, intersubjectivity, and projects of personal meaning. Typical assignments include in-class exams, short papers, and 1 revision. Class time involves interactive lecturing and dedicated discussion sections.
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