PHLS 1101 — Introduction to Philosophy
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Introduces students to philosophy by acquainting them with the theories and arguments of classical and contemporary philosophers and by teaching skills of constructing and analyzing arguments. Emphasizes philosophical inquiry. Topics include the basis of morality, free will vs. determinism, the existence of God, the problem of suffering, and the nature of knowledge.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 22 | 30 | 73% | 8.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 23 | 30 | 77% | 7.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 100% · T 0% · W 100% · Th 100% · F 0%
Common patterns: MWR (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Balazs Szelenyi (51% of students) · reviews
- Trafford Welden (49% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (PHLS course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All PHLS courses · Plan it at numap.app