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PHI 101: Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credits)
Overview

This course introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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Objectives
 

At the completion of this course, you will have developed an understanding of the nature of philosophical questions and will know many of the attempts that have been made to answer them. Specifically, you will be able to:

  1. Define the term “philosophy” with an appreciation of the many philosophical issues involved in the very attempt to do so. (relates to General Education objectives 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.4 and 5.2)
  2. Distinguish such typical philosophical terms as epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics. (objs 1.1-1.5, 2.2, 3.2-3.5)
  3. Identify and critically evaluate the positions taken by great philosophers on typical philosophical questions. (objs 1.1-1.5, 2.2-2.6, 3.2-3.4)
  4. Assess a philosophical argument for persuasiveness, logical consistency, and applicability to other arguments and issues. (objs 1.1-1.5, 2.2-2.6, 6.1)
  5. Reflect on the importance of philosophy as the systematic questioning of basic assumptions. (objs 2.2, 3.1-3.2, 5.2)
  6. Summarize and explain, and evaluate in writing ideas, concepts and arguments from primary texts, lecture materials and textbooks. (objs 1.1-1.5, 2.2-2.6, 3.2-3.4)
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Materials
 

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Grading
 

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Assignment
Points
4 Quizzes (25 points each)
100
4 Discussions (75 points each)
300
4 Exams (150 points each)
600
Total
1000

Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least two of the four in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

Grading Scale
A
900-1000
B
800-899
C
700-799
D
600-699
F
0-599
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Exams
 

There are 4 exams in this course.

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