Philosophy 101: Thinking & Inquiring for Life with Dr. Jose Lopez-Gonzalez, A&S '92 (PhD)

Course Title: Philosophy 101: Thinking & Inquiring for Life 

Instructor: Dr. Jose Lopez-Gonzalez, A&S '92 (PhD)

Brought to you by Odyssey  

January 26, 2026 - March 2, 2026 (6 Sessions) 

Monday,  6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET 

Virtual via Zoom

Course Description: In a rapidly changing, interconnected world shaped by AI, technology, economics, and culture, philosophy challenges us to think critically, inviting us to question and humanize the forces that shape our reality. 

This course introduces students to the core methods of philosophical analysis, building skills in logical inquiry, critical reasoning, and structured argumentation. It provides foundational understanding across science, technology, and engineering, while also strengthening ethical reflection, political and legal reasoning in democratic contexts, and theological insight.

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