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Apr 25, 2024
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PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course is a study of basic philosophical problems, such as: the existence of God, the immortality of the soul, knowledge, the mind-body problem, ethics in society, subjectivism, objectivism and pragmatism, political problems arising from philosophical ideas, and the theory of beauty.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Develop critical analytical skills in reading, listening, writing, and thinking.
- Use learned terms in the discipline of philosophy and apply them to assess ideas.
- Present and critique arguments from presented authors and from the student.
- Identify the beneficial effects of careful analytical thinking and awareness.
- Demonstrate vocabulary and comfort level necessary for classroom discussions.
Listed Topics
- Issues of philosophical analysis and description
- Branches and methods of philosophy
- The value of philosophy and its limits
- Basic questions and breakthroughs of the historical eras in philosophy
- Historically noted thinkers and theories in the discipline
- Optional: God-existence, Ethics, Freedom, Sexuality and Gender, Knowledge
Reference Materials
Texts with primary and secondary sources
Associated multimedia materials as additions to text contents
Lecture and discussion processes
Essay exams, term papers, and out-of-class exams and faculty approved alternative may be required for grades
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/05/2008
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