PHI 101 - Intro to Philosophy

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes a topical survey of the three main branches of philosophy – epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics – and the contemporary questions related to these fields.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100.

Course Topics:

Major philosophical schools in the western philosophical tradition.
Various philosophical approaches to subjects such as religion, epistemology, science and art.
Various arguments on current topics such as religion and science, abortion and the death penalty.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the various philosophical theories by their terms and basic themes.
Articulate the strengths and weaknesses of the major philosophical theories.
Analyze competing philosophical claims from the different philosophical theories.
Evaluate arguments on major issues such as the death penalty, abortion and intelligent design.
Correlate the major philosophical traditions with the primary founders and writers in each tradition.

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Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023