PHIL 31221: Philosophy and Evolution at City College
3 credits · Spring 2027
Philosophy and Evolution (PHIL 31221) at City College has 1 way to take it in Spring 2027. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: Massimo Pigliucci.
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About this course
Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is one of the most consequential ideas in intellectual history ? and one of the most misunderstood. This course examines evolution as both a scientific framework and a philosophical provocation. We begin with the conceptual foundations of Darwinism, then trace how evolutionary thinking has migrated ? productively and problematically ? into epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, theories of human nature, and religious thought. Along the way, we distinguish legitimate extensions of evolutionary reasoning from ideological distortions, including Social Darwinism and evolutionary psychology's more speculative claims.
Professors for PHIL 31221 at City, Spring 2027
- Massimo PigliucciChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 3.1 (16) · difficulty 2.5/5 · 43% would take again
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PHIL 31221 sections, times and seats
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- Who teaches PHIL 31221 at City in Spring 2027?
- Massimo Pigliucci is listed for Spring 2027. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
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