Final Session of Introduction to Philosophy evening class

This evening was not mandatory for anyone except me. Two students came but when they realized they did not have to come and could continue working on their essays they went to do that. I stayed until 9 PM watching Douglas Hofstadter videos in case anyone else stopped by with questions etc. Remember that all work must be in by Monday night to be counted towards final grades. Have a great break and a great career. Keep in touch.

Final session of Introduction to Philosophy

Today's meeting was the final session for Introduction to Philosophy (the Tues / Thurs morning class). We spent the double session watching the movie Ex Machina and discussing the nature of AI, the Turing Test, and eating snacks. I reminded everyone that everything must be turned in before Monday evening the 18th to be counted towards the final grade. Have a great break and I hope to see everyone around town and perhaps in subsequent classes.

Introduction to Philosophy lectures 27 and 28 evening

This evening was our last regular session prior to the final session which will be next week. The quiz questions this evening were do you think this philosophy course (and philosophy in general) will prove a practical thing for you? And the second quiz question is do you plan on coming to the final session (it is not mandatory) and if so which movie would you like to watch and discuss? The videos from this evening are posted here and here.

Introduction to Philosophy lecture 29

This session was our last regular class before our final session which is a double class on Tuesday (see syllabus). This was a discussion on David Foster Wallace and the Postmodern The video is posted here. The quiz question regarding the final session was what movie would you like to watch and discuss? I recommend The Circle if you haven't seen it. But we will go with the movie voted on by those that come on Tuesday. The final session is not mandatory so if you have a conflict relax, but if you can come and enjoy a philosophical movie and discussion plaase do. Please make sure all your assignments are in before the final session!

Introduction to Philosophy lecture 28

Our next to last regular lecture before the final session. We discussed the social construction of reality. Quiz question was a humdinger - would you eat horse? Did not make a video of this one.

Introduction to Philosophy lectures 25 and 26 evening

This evening we discussed pragmatism both sessions. Starting with William James and Cornel West, then Dewey. The first quiz question was do you think this video is pornographic? The second quiz question had to do with the Intelligence Squared debate over Greece and Rome. Which do you think has had more influence on our civilization? The videos for the class are here and here.