Messina College · Boston College
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
