PHIL& 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 5 Credits Develop the practical skills of philosophy: reading critically, recognizing and responding to lines of reasoning and communicating effectivelyabout ideas. Examine personal and social philosophical issues with an emphasis on doing philosophy.
Course Note Previously PHIL 100. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online
Designed to Serve Students seeking Humanities Area 1 distribution credit; students interested ideas, history, politics, literature. Active Date 20170622T08:41:28
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Course Outline 1. What is philosophy? How does one do philosophy?
2. Critical thinking - transferable skills for interpretation, analysis and communication.
3. Topics in epistemology - thinking about the foundations of knowledge.
4. Topics in metaphysics - thinking about what is real.
5. Topics in ethics - thinking about the right, good and just.
Student Learning Outcomes Interpret philosophical problems and lines of reasoning.
Evaluate philosophical arguments.
Generate one's own arguments and conclusions with respect to philosophical questions.
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