Courses

Introduction to Philosophy – PHIL 2010

Summer 2024

Description

Introduction to the central issues, questions, and theories of Western Philosophy. Topics covered include logic & critical thinking; religion; knowledge & skepticism; philosophy of mind; freedom and determinism; and ethics.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Explain, justify, and criticize major positions in central areas of philosophical inquiry such as logic, religion, knowledge, mind-body dualism, ethics, freedom, and determinism.
• Think, argue, and write clearly and cogently about philosophical issues.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the key concepts of logic and critical thinking.
• Engage in philosophical discourse by offering and effectively responding to arguments.

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