J. Christopher Maloney Trad 104 Mind, Matter, God maloney@u.arizona.edu Department of Philosophy Social Sciences 213 621 3120 Office Hours T/TH 12:30 – 2:00pm

Graduate Teaching Associates All questions about grades should conveyed by email to Daniel Sanderman dsanderm@mail.sbs.arizona.edu Social Sciences 138 Office Hours Tuesdays: 12:15 – 3:15pm

Graduate Teaching Associates Questions about course content should be addressed to Helen Daly hdaly@email.arizona.edu Social Sciences 130 Office Hours Thursdays: 12:15 – 3:15pm

Add/Drop I’ll sign Add forms only through January 20, 2009

D2L Course Site http://d2l.arizona.edu/ See for syllabus & lecture notes Consult schedule of assignments weekly Note various links See D2L for your grades

Secondary URL Now Accessible http://dingo.sbs.arizona.edu/~maloney/default.htm Please use this URL to access the syllabus today!

CATCARD at every class Required Materials Book: Philosophical Reflections on Mind, Matter and God, 2002 or later; Second Edition or later A number 2 pencil for exams CATCARD at every class

What You Can Expect Critical examination of the great philosophical ideas in western history on the fundamental nature of the self the ultimate structure of reality the nature of human knowledge existence and nature of God

You Can Expect Me To: Present, evaluate, and explore the fundamentally important issues in our readings Where appropriate, show how these crucially important and ideas bear upon our time and experience Urge you critically to develop and assess your own relevant ideas

What I ask of You Your best efforts critical reflection on readings rigorous but considerate argumentation participation in discussion attendance; no late arrivals or early departures decorum: “chatters” may be asked to depart

Neuron Protection Program Here’s a deal: I promise always to end class three minutes early if Good decorum No premature “shuffling” No late arrivals and early departures

Course Requirements Readings from assigned text Three Exams, including the Final Exam Drawn from readings, lectures and study guides on web Each exam is multiple choice and/or True/False Each exam covers only material since previous exam Final exam is not cumulative

Course Requirements (Continued) Unspecified number of pop quizzes on D2L not to exceed 10 quizzes each quiz worth 10 points Two lowest scores “dropped” only those attending may take the quiz each quiz, including “dropped” quizzes, carries 4 points in extra credit earned by completing the quiz Attendance Policy No late arrival/early departures (point deductions)

Course Grade Percentage Range Letter Grade 90 – 100% A 80 – 89.999% B 70 – 79.999% C 60 – 69.999% D Below 60% E

Attendance Absences No formal deduction, but potential adverse consequence on exams and quizzes No unexcused quiz make-ups; so, if you are absent and miss a quiz, you won’t get the extra credit for taking that quiz

Schedule of Deductions for Late Arrivals or Early Departures Late Arrival & Early Departure Are Not Permitted and Require CatCard Identification Schedule of Deductions for Late Arrivals or Early Departures Occasion Deduction   With CATCARD Without CATCARD First -3 -6 Second -5 -10 Beyond Second -20

How To Prepare For Exams Attend all lectures; complete reading assignments See lecture notes on-line Review Study Guides on Web Office Hours Collaborative Study Groups Encouraged! Weekly Optional Review Sessions In a room soon to be specified on the website Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm, beginning Jan. 28

Travel and Make-up Exams Travel, unless authorized by the Dean of Students for official University activities, is not an automatic excuse for a missed assignment, including exams and quizzes Documented serious problems, including illness, will serve as excuses for missed exams and allow for make-up exams if I’m notified in a timely manner

Class Discussion Class discussion is warmly welcomed and encouraged! Ask Questions! “Help ! I don’t understand this at all ! ” “Is Plato being consistent when he says X?” Challenge the author; Challenge me! Compare scientific and philosophical frontiers where uncertainty lives

How to Read Philosophy Think for yourself and question what you read! Give yourself lots of uninterrupted time Mark the text & take notes as you read to indicate Important Ideas Arguments Distinguish Premises (Reasons) from Conclusions Assess the arguments! Assess your assessment!