PH 310 - What is Autophilosophy

Credits: 4
Western philosophy begins with a simple yet elusive plea: know thyself! The basic idea is that the human animal cannot be moral without being selfish-not in the negative sense of lacking consideration for others, but in the positive sense of concerning oneself with oneself, or being self-reflective. Is the good life reserved only for those who learn how to examine their own lives? Can you care for others while relinquishing the care of the self? Following this line of thought, the seminar will operate as a kind of philosophical selfie, and inaugurate a new field of study called autophilosophy.

Course Restrictions: Junior standing
Liberal Arts Perspective(s): Ethics and Values
Foundations Requirement(s):