Teaching Modules or Units at 1000-Word Philosophy

A “Teaching Units” page of links to select sets of essays has been developed to help create course modules on common topics in introductory philosophy and ethics courses. We hope this is especially helpful for instructors transitioning to online learning. 

Below are links to select sets of short introductory readings from 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology to help create “course modules” on common topics in introductory philosophy and ethics courses. 

Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethical Theory and Theories of Justice, Contemporary Moral & Social Issues, Existentialism, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Race & Philosophy of Sex and Gender, Philosophy of Science, Historical Philosophy, Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art

This page will be updated as more essays are identified as especially ideal for this resource.