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Introduction To Philosophy –
phi105
(3 credits)
In this course, philosophical thinking and reasoning are introduced through the evaluation of the historical development, key contributors, and principle issues of philosophy. Topical areas include both Western and Eastern philosophy, moral and political philosophy, religious philosophy, and feminism.
This undergraduate-level course is 9 weeks.
This course may be available to
take individually or as part of a degree or certificate program.
To enroll, speak with an enrollment advisor.
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Exploring Across the Seas: Philosophy of India, China, and Japan
- Compare the principle schools of philosophy coming from India, China, and Japan.
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Reacting to Modern Philosophy: Feminism, Postcolonialism, and Contemporary Philosophy
- Discuss the principles of the feminist, postcolonialist, and contemporary schools of thought.
- Describe how feminist, postcolonialist, and contemporary schools of thought are a reaction to former schools of thought.
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Reacting to Those Who Came Before: Continental, Analytic, and Pragmatic Philosophy
- Explain the Continental, pragmatic, and analytic philosophical schools of thought.
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Setting the Foundation: Exploring Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
- Describe the philosophical views of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
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The Beginnings: The Nature of Philosophy and Early Greek Philosophers
Define philosophy, including the role of argument.
- Identify the major branches of philosophy.
- Identify the philosophical views of Pre-Socratic philosophers.
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The Journey Continues: Hellenistic to Modern Philosophy
- Discuss the philosophical views of the Hellenistic and Medieval philosophers.
- Compare key ideas of the Modern philosophical period.
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Thinking About How to Live: Ethics or Moral Philosophy
- Compare the major ethical theories of the Western tradition.
- Describe the role of moral philosophy on individual ethical decision making.
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Thinking About Society: Political Philosophy
Compare the major political theories of the Western tradition.
- Describe the role of political theory in contemporary political issues.
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Thinking about Reason and Faith
- Discribe the difference between philosophy and religion.
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