Introduction
Welcome!
The purpose of this site is to provide students of Introduction to Philosophy at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with access to necessary and supplementary course materials. Here you will find course handouts, readings, notes, summaries, links, and whatever else might prove useful.
How to Use This Website
Resources are organized by day on the 'home' page. Click on the date to go to the material for that day. Please note that the Home Page is authoritative: the Home Page supersedes any other page it contradicts. Note that a day or so after each lecture I will usually post a synopsis of the lecture where I summarize our discussion and, perhaps, add to it. You are responsible for all of the readings, so be sure to revisit lecture pages to stay on top of the material.
Bear in mind that access to the readings requires an authorized account on the website. If you already have such an account, you're all set. If not, select 'CAS Student Login' from the login box (main page, left) and an authorized account will automatically be created for you. If you do not have an Islander ID, or you prefer not using it, send an email to me (berkich@gmail.com) with the username you wish to use on the account and your full name. Once I get your email I will manually create your account so you have access to the course materials. Please note that you'll also need an authorized account to contribute to any online discussions.
A Note on Printing
Students often like to print out course materials (handouts, readings, notes, etc.) Sometimes this can be problematic, since a page which has been optimally formatted for viewing on a monitor screen prints very poorly -- usually with lots of blanks and wasted space. If you wish to print out all or some of the materials, I suggest that you use the "Print PDF" buttons found at the bottom of each page. You'll be given the choice to format and print a version of the page or generate and download a pdf for use on your favorite e-reader.
Restrictions on Use
This website is specifically designed for the use of students in PHIL 1301.001: Introduction to Philosophy at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Materials may, however, be freely downloaded and distributed provided that proper credit is given. Anyone using these materials for purposes other than the course is asked to indicate so by email to the author, Don Berkich.