Janet Wesselius, PhD (Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam), MPhilF (Institute for Christian Studies), BAHons, First Class (University of Alberta)
Fall Term 2026 (1970)
AUIDS 101 - First Year Seminar
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Selected topics that highlight the interdisciplinary nature of the Liberal Arts and Sciences. This seminar-style class is the first course in Augustana's Core. The focus and content of each course are determined by faculty interests, and vary from year to year.
LECTURE A02 (57137)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MW 11:00 - 12:20
AUPHI 102 - Introduction to Western Philosophy II: Modern Philosophy
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Continuation of an introduction to the main problems and theories that have dominated philosophical thought, through study and critical discussions of selected classics of modern philosophy.
LECTURE A01 (57120)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 14:00 - 15:20
AUPHI 345 - Philosophy in Canada
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Study of texts by historical or contemporary philosophical figures in Canada, centred on a chosen theme, in relation to the Canadian cultural and institutional context, and drawing from a multidisciplinary perspective on philosophy.
LECTURE A01 (58248)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 11:00 - 12:20
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
AUPHI 200 - Metaphysics: Theories of Reality
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Examination of traditional and contemporary topics such as Being and Nonbeing, the nature of time, freedom, appearance and reality, persons, and the mind-body problem.
LECTURE B01 (82075)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 09:00 - 09:50
AUPHI 260 - Ethics
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Examination of questions of right and wrong, good and evil, and reasons for action, through study of ethical theories of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Mill.
LECTURE B01 (82079)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 13:00 - 13:50
AUPHI 351 - Thinking About Sex: Philosophy, Science, and the Construction of Sex
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Examines philosophical issues raised by scientific research into sex, sexual orientation, and gender.
LECTURE B01 (83252)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 15:00 - 15:50