PHIL 110Problems
- Faculty
- Arts
- Last listed
- 1975–76
No longer offered. It’s in Waterloo’s scanned calendars from 1971–72 to 1975–76; the 1995–96 to 2023–24 calendars are on ucalendar.
An introduction to philosophical thinking through an examination of problems that concern the student. The course will begin with a general discussion of problematic aspects of contemporary life. We will then focus in on specific topics and consider them in light of relevant philosophical approaches. Readings to be used will depend on the topics emerging from the discussion. No prerequisite 3 hours
As printed in the 1971–72 to 1975–76 calendars, read by OCR; the scanned page is the original.
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
13 posts and comments in 12 threads mention PHIL 110, January 2013 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2022
Can’t decide between Phil 101 and Phil 110A for my fall 1A term 3 points, 3 comments
“At first I was set on Phil 101, but after looking on UW flow, I saw that there are better reviews for Phil 110A than Phil 101 (77% liked compared to 55%). …”
u/batson2002: “Phil110a is a better course, the content of phil101 is kinda boring ngl But honestly just take what you think you’ll like more. Most people seem to start with phil145 instead of 101 anyway so take what you want from that”
Spring 2020
Philosophy courses 1 point, 3 comments
u/gyanisage: “… I've heard of phil145 and phil110a and I was wondering whether any of these had lots of writing, which is something that I don't really want to do. …”
Fall 2018
"easy" major but still didn't get into law school - now what?! 2 points, 17 comments
u/Due_Rule: “… with econ as a major (2a) only really took 2 spcom as electives, psci231 was below 70% and phil110b was below 70% - I guess essays isn't my strong point? …”
Spring 2018
Philosophy 5 points, 23 comments
“If anyone here has taken a first year philosophy course/has heard anything about one, which one was it and why did/didn’t you enjoy it? Also, how heavy is the courseload?”
u/waste420: “I took phil110a and phil145. Personally, I prefer 110a because the content seemed very interesting considering I came in with very little background on metaphysical works. …”
Winter 2018
Useful electives for 2a? 1 point, 2 comments
u/coruscatingpotlid: “… i'd say my top 3 courses in all undergrad were rs 121, engl 104, and phil 110a. phil 120j has an honourable mention. it's up to what you're interested in, i guess. …”
Spring 2017
PHIL 145 or PHIL 216? 0 points, 3 comments
“Which course is more interesting? Both are taught by Gregory George Andres, is he a good prof? Thanks!”
u/CupNoodles0025: “I had Andres for phil110b and took phil145 with someone else if that counts. Andres is a really engaging prof, gets you to discuss what's bring taught, has interesting "thought experiments" and generally a good lecturer. Phil145 was a pretty fun course. …”
Winter 2017
Any course I can switch into right now and still catch up? 2 points, 3 comments
“Any birdish courses with open spots? I'm already taking econ 101 and mythology is full.”
u/burzerk: “Phil 110b is relatively easy”
Spring 2016
PHIL 110B vs PHIL120 2 points, 3 comments
“Can anyone speak on how these two courses were or how they are different from each other? Conflicted on which one to take.. what's the workload like for either one? Thanks!”
u/higuy5121: “Cant speak for phil120, but phil110b is very easy. There's 2 tests and 2 essays, and all you have to do for those is a bunch of readings, most of which have 1-2 paragraph summaries if you look hard enough. …”
u/szsilenx: “I took PHIL 110b, the online class, and it was the easiest course ever. Your mark in the course was composed of three online "tests" and one application paper. …”
What were some of the best philosophy or sociology courses you have taken? 7 points, 4 comments
u/coruscatingpotlid: “i'm taking phil 110a and it's so interesting. instructor is awesome and the stuff we talk about makes you question how the world actually works and whether the things we assumed really are the way they are”
Winter 2016
Interesting courses 3 points, 9 comments
“I am taking only 4 courses next semester and thinking of auditing one. Which are some interesting (not necessarily easy) courses you have taken or heard about like Engl 108P (Harry Potter)?”
u/blue1991dbes: “Phil 110 B with Greg G Andres... one of the coolest guys on campus.”
Winter 2015
what are bird courses at uwaterloo without finals 3 points, 36 comments
“in arts or science.”
u/whitewash123: “phil 256, phil 110a, phil 145”
Winter 2013
Anybody taking Phil 110a with Paul Thagard? 2 points, 2 comments
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In the scanned calendars
How it read in each calendar from 1971–72 to 1975–76, newest first. The text is OCR of the scanned pages; years whose wording matches are shown once, from the clearest scan. Each year links to its page on uwloo and to that page of the scanned PDF.
1971–72 to 1975–76 4 calendars
An introduction to philosophical thinking through an examination of problems that concern the student. The course will begin with a general discussion of problematic aspects of contemporary life. We will then focus in on specific topics and consider them in light of relevant philosophical approaches. Readings to be used will depend on the topics emerging from the discussion.
No prerequisite
3 hours