PHIL213
IDEAL OF THE EDUCATED PERSON
Also listed under 1 other title
- IDEAL OF EDUCATED PERSON
- Department
- Philosophy
- Terms offered
- 11
- Data refreshed
- Sep 29, 2026
Description
Section information text: This course explores the suggestion that in ideal circumstances there is a close relationship between being educated and living a happy or "good" life. Looking to Socrates and Plato for inspiration, we explore questions concerning the impact of acquiring knowledge on ethical behavior and moral character, as well as the impact of morality on happiness. Topics include: (1) the nature of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom; and the way in which formal education contributes to these states, (2) the nature of virtue and moral value, and (3) what it means to flourish in our culture. Fulfills Values Perspective (VP) requirement.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2009–2019
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 11% chance, high confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2019 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2014 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2013 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2012 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2011 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2010 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2009 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM JC204 2014200820062005
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM JC215 2012
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC206 2007
- Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM JC204 2004
- Tue, Thu, 11:50 AM–1:05 PM JC217 2003
- Tue, Thu, 1:15 PM–2:30 PM Philosophy House PHSEM 2001
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2019 | Ravi Sharma | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 20 enrolled | 36427 |
| Spring 2018 | Scott Hendricks | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 25 enrolled | 36427 |
| Spring 2014 | Scott Hendricks | Lecture | 1 | 25 of 25 enrolled | 33127 |
| Spring 2012 | Wes W. DeMarco | Lecture | 1 | 25 of 25 enrolled | 31440 |
| Fall 2008 | Scott Hendricks | Lecture | 1 | 26 of 25 enrolled | 25349 |
| Spring 2007 | Scott Hendricks | Lecture | 1 | 21 of 20 enrolled | 33782 |
| Spring 2006 | Scott Hendricks | Lecture | 1 | 20 of 20 enrolled | 33782 |
| Spring 2005 | Scott Hendricks | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 20 enrolled | 30862 |
| Spring 2004 | Scott Hendricks | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 20 enrolled | 30862 |
| Spring 2003 | Scott Hendricks | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 25 enrolled | 37212 |
| Spring 2001 | Gary E. Overvold | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 25 enrolled | 35272 |