PHIL 1010 - Introduction to Philosophy

4.5 Credits

Philosophy begins with asking the right questions about fundamental ideas. Students explore questions about the nature and limits of free will, the contents of reality, the criteria for a good life, the limits of human knowledge, the character of justice, and the threshold of possibility. By exploring these and related questions through readings from the major areas of philosophy, and by practicing the methodology of philosophical inquiry, students develop competency in critical and scientific thinking and in cultural awareness.

Recommended: Placement into or completion of Level I English course.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Describe the role and scope of philosophical questions in human life.
Appreciate the cultural diversity of our society and global community through the explanation of a variety of beliefs.
Explain the philosophical process, the intent of philosophical inquiry, and their impact on the history of ideas.
Clarify the major fields of philosophy.
Apply methods of reflection, articulation, argumentation, and critical reasoning in the analysis of philosophical questions.

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