PHIL 210JHuman Nature
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Philosophy
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
What is a human being? The course examines this question from a philosophical perspective. Topics to be covered may include the soul, the body, emotions, the intellect, the will, relationships, sex, and human dignity.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 8016 | 27 / 40 | MW 16:00–17:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
50% liked it38% easy50% useful
From 2 ratings and 1 comment on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Pretty cool course, recommended it to a bunch of my friends, as the topics pertain to real day-to-day life, something I haven't experienced being in stem. This also being said it does take some effort, with a term paper and a final exam, unfortunately (for me) scheduled within a week of each other.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention PHIL 210J, December 2020 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.
Winter 2021
Nikolaj Zunic PHIL 145 6 points, 2 comments
“Does anyone know if he curves for PHIL 145? It seems like everyone in the course is not doing very well”
u/clubhouse0133: “lolooll nope. Zunic is an old-school guy. I am in his PHIL 210J this term and you gotta know your stuff”
Best Online Psych or Philosophy course W21? 5 points, 16 comments
“Hi! Im in software eng and a have a free elective this term. I would love to take an engaging psych or philosophy course. …”
u/clubhouse0133: “PHIL 210J, a dime of a prof and great online setup with an engaging and asynchronous lecture- 2 a week.”
Fall 2020
Anyone took PHIL 120J or 210J? 6 points, 0 comments
u/classic_undergrad: “I can’t seem to find any feedback on those two courses. Is it easy? How’s the grading scheme like? How much work is there to do?”
Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026
- Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them