Comic strip; alt text follows the image below.

| credit: Bill Watterson

Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, from left to right: Calvin asks Hobbes: “Why do you suppose we’re here?” Hobbes answers: “Because we walked here.” Calvin tries again: “No, No ... I mean here on Earth.” Hobbes replies: “Because Earth can support life.” Calvin asks a third time: “No, I mean why are we anywhere? Why do we exist?” Hobbes still doesn’t get it: “Because we were born.” Calvin gives up: “Forget it.” Hobbes also gives up: “I will, thank you.”

Welcome to Phil 1001: Introduction to Philosophy!

Barnard College, Fall 2025
Sec. 002: MW 10:10–11:25am, Milbank Hall 327, CourseWorks
Sec. 003: MW 4:10–5:25pm, Diana Center 203, CourseWorks

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