Philosophical Puzzles

PHI2105.01
Course System Home Terms Spring 2026 Philosophical Puzzles

Course Description

Summary

This class invites students to analyze and assess a number of philosophical puzzles, paradoxes, and thought experiments including experience machines, the trolley problem, zombies, and the original position. You will read and discuss the original source and some of the critical literature.

Learning Outcomes

  • In this course you will:
    - Learn to read texts closely
    - Learn to analyze and criticize arguments
    - Learn to write an analytical essay

Instructor

  • Paul Voice

Day and Time

TU,FR 2:10pm-4:00pm

Delivery Method

Fully in-person

Length of Course

1st seven weeks

Academic Term

Spring 2026

Area of Study

Credits

2

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

18

Course Frequency

Every 2-3 years