PHRE 356 - Philosophy of Action

This course examines some of the many philosophical questions surrounding the nature of action. Among the topics we explore are free will and determinism, weak-willed action, what makes a bodily movement an action, the role our desires and intentions play in the actions we perform, moral responsibility for our actions, autonomy, and practical reasoning.

Credit(s): 3
Disciplinary Perspective(s):
Arts and Humanities
Interconnecting Perspective(s):
Writing Enhanced
University Graduation Requirement(s):
Honors Scholar