Honesty and integrity are important values in this learning community and are expected in this course. Through the study of the theme, the examined life , Principia seeks to develop an understanding and appreciation of liberal arts education. This centuries-long conversation has involved many disciplines philosophy, theology, literature, history and science as well as reflection upon the values that inform all intellectual inquiry. By joining this conversation we are called to reflect upon many questions which have implications for our own lives, values and commitments to a liberal arts education. The fourth absence from this course without the instructor's approval will result in a lowering of your grade for the course.
All papers are to be typed in standard fonts and sizes.
Papers will be turned in on time. Late papers raise the issue of fairness for those students who complete their work on schedule. These are arranged in six units. Materials certainly apply to more than a single unit but are arranged in the following for organizational purposes. The Principia Homepage is an excellent study resource for many of these materials and you are strongly encouraged to use it to as you prepare for class and reaction papers.