Introduction to Philosophy

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Overview

Subject area

PHIL

Catalog Number

101

Course Title

Introduction to Philosophy

Description

Studies the basic issues and traditions in philosophy. Thinkers include Socrates, Plato, Descartes, Kant, Rawls. Issues include the soul, truth, god, reality, knowledge, ethics, mind, freedom, religion, and social and political thought. Developing skills of critical analysis and dialectical thinking, students will be able to identify traditional and current issues in philosophy.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FIS - Flexible Core - Individual and Society

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule