This text concludes with four chapters on ethics, broadly construed. Austin community college district austin, tx syllabus version 0. In my view, it isand i am very excited to be working with you this semester. Students must be prepared to engage all material as presentedassigned. We will study both contemporary and historical philosophical texts, and discuss the. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided. Students may not take more than one intro level course, with one exception. The exams may include matching, multiplechoice, short answer, and an essay. Introduction to philosophy syllabus fall item 1906 sec f tth at 3 pm 5. Dec 16, 2010 for professor dechenes introduction to philosophy phil 1 spring 2011.
Additionally, each slu college, school, and center has adopted its own. Texts plato, five dialogues descartes, meditations hume, enquiry mill, on liberty burgess, a clockwork orange thomas nagel, what does it all mean. The information contained in this syllabus is for general information purposes only. Introduction to philosophy syllabus spring 2017 instructor contact instructor. Its a wonderful subject, full of mystery, intrigue, excitement, and power. Introducing philosophy let me second what the editors of our book say at the beginning. Introduction to philosophy 3 of 8 which to launch discussion for that class. While scientists ask, for example, what the various causes of cancer are, philosophers ask what it. Phil 1 summer 2018 72654 syllabus phil 1 spring 2018 604 syllabus phil 1 spring 2018 60414 syllabus phil 1 spring 2018 60415 syllabus phil 1 fall 2017 36523 online syllabus phil 1 fall 2017 36026 syllabus phil 1 fall 2017 36030 ss syllabus phil 1 fall 2017 36037 ss syllabus phil 1 fall 2018 672 syllabus phil 1 fall 2018 674 second start.
If you cannot contact me in the way on a given day, my regular email address is william. It is similar to science in that each is a rational pursuit of truth. Notes from an accidental professor is the first book that will make her innovative lesson plans and writing exercises available to the public for home or classroom use. While it will count as one quiz, the history of philosophy quiz will be assigned in three parts, with one part assigned as we. College provides an opportunity for you grow as a person. In addition, critical thinking skills are central to the methods of philosophy. Through the texas core curriculum, students will gain a foundation of knowledge in human cultures and the physical and natural world, develop principles of personal and social responsibility for living in a diverse world, and advance intellectual and practical skills that are essential for all learning. There will be weekly open book reading quizzes to be completed in blackboard in preparation for the coming. If you have difficulty accessing the holbo book, you can also find it online in pdf here. We will study both contemporary and historical philosophical texts, and discuss the arguments and issues presented. Weather phone 210 4850189 for information on college closures c.
After a brief introduction to what philosophy is, what an argument is, and the importance. The modules are found under the assignments menu tab on the navigation menu. Phil 1 spring 2019 16905 syllabus phil 1 fall 2017 35635, 37311, 35672, 40649 syllabus phil 1 spring 2018 60588, 60561 syllabus phil 1 fall 2018 16380, 16385 syllabus phil 1 summer 2019 12014 syllabus phil 1 fall 2019 14567 syllabus phil 1 spring 2020 14840 syllabus. Please make sure to acquire these at your earliest. The writing center is a particularly valuable resources for hum 110 students working on papers.
Shasta college center for arts, communications and social sciences syllabus for introduction to philosophy phil 6 3unit course 54 lecture hours professor j. Queensborough community college, cuny table of contents for the online textbook. As the part of humanities or social sciences, philosophy offers a great insight of the development of general ideas in different historical times that reflect different paradigms important for the development of the western civilization. Look for the introduction to ethics portion of the site. Course description is there a real world, or is everything a figment of my imagination. Like life, which at times can be frustrating and hard to figure out e. Some of you may have heard otherwise, but dont believe any of that. You can get help with all stages of the writing process from peer tutors at the writing center, which is located in the dorothy johansen house. Several associate degrees can be earned online, in person, or a combination of both. Philosophy deals with controversial adult material including human sexuality, the existence of god, principles of justice, etc.
Phi 101 introduction to philosophy syllabus mesa community. Introduction to philosophy syllabus mesa community college. Discuss each of the philosophies as they relate to the aims of. Phr101 introduction to philosophy bergen community. Syllabus for introduction to philosophy s3256 2020sphil6.
See the assignments page of the course blackboard site for guidelines for reading responses presenters. Introduces significant human questions and emphasizes understanding the meaning and methods. Phr101 introduction to philosophy bergen community college. You will complete four modules to help prepare you for the argumentation and logic questions on the exams. Introduction to philosophy phil 1 hcc learning web. Philosophy is a difficult but rewarding discipline. Phr101 introduction to philosophy is a study of the basic problems and methods of philosophical inquiry, concentrating on the work of such major thinkers as plato, aristotle, augustine, aquinas, descartes, hume, kant, hegel, marx, kierkegaard, and sartre. Dropin help from writing tutors is available sunday through thursday, 7. Letter from a birmingham jail handout copernican revolution philosophical implications handout buddhism handout. This course will introduce you to some of the major questions and methods in philosophy.
The following book contains all of platos text and is therefore a great thing to own. Introduction to ethics ashevillebuncombe technical. A variety of noncredit certificates, trainings and courses are. Bucks has campuses in newtown, perkasie, bristol and offers online learning. Philosophy is one of the principal forces that has shaped western civilization and history. B032h ethics, or moral philosophy, is centered on fundamental questions about the human experience and our place in the worldindividuals and as members of a broader society. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. It is your responsibility to understand the policies listed in this syllabus as these are the guidelines that your instructor. Mcc has adopted an early alert referral system ears to aid students in their educational pursuits. Bucks county community college offers certificate and associate degree programs at a fraction of the cost of a traditional fouryear college. Ashevillebuncombe technical community college 340 victoria road asheville, north carolina 28801 usa 8283987900 emergency number.
She teaches introduction to philosophy and ethics at the undergraduate level, and has. Phr101 introduction to philosophy is a study of the basic problems and methods of philosophical. Faculty and staff participate by referring students to campus services for. Introduction to philosophy is one of the basic courses in the humanities and social sciences.
Introduction to philosophy 51506 houston community college central campus. Introduction to the study of ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Intro philosophy syllabus kalamazoo valley community college. Philosophy department course syllabus class assignment schedule. There are many clickable links to websites in the online version of this syllabus, which is linked on the course home page. Bellevue college is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and. This course is a general overview of the historical development and the major systems of philosophical thought. Syllabus for introduction to philosophy online phil 6. Do we have free will, or do our brains simply respond mechanically to stimuli. Use information and definition covered in last class towards a discussion concerning.
The shastatehama trinity joint community college district shasta college does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability physical and mental, pregnancy. Introduction to philosophy austin community college district. Describe the historical context of the various philosophies. Purchase the textbook either new, used, or in ebook format. Discuss the relationship between theory, philosophy and educational practice 3. Students are first invited first to think about what is good for.
The philosophy department and your professor have a series of online modules to help you develop skills in logic and argumentation. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide whether philosophical reflection is truly valuable. Read the e book sections listed under week 2 e book readings submodule. Phil1 credit spring 2017 01172017 05142017 course information. Please note you must have the book to do the assignments, and the assignments can not be turned in late.
The other readings are to be printed out by the student and brought to class at the appropriate time. A rapid response team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. Introductiontophilosophical inquiry section ol department of history and philosophy. An introduction to philosophy open textbook library. Hence deciding to buy a textbook from an amazon used book seller on the first day of class with standard shipping will probably mean you will not receive your book on time to complete assignments. Phil 1030 introduction to philosophy pellissippi state community. The author of this book was actually my philosophy professor in college and the book is way more helpful when he explained the concepts. There are different ways of introducing philosophy to newcomers, one is to present it as a living discipline defined by problems made more intelligible and relevant by tracing their historical roots. Satisfactory completion of an intro level course is a prerequisite for taking any further course in philosophy. Introduction to philosophy phil cty course syllabus. The book its very concise and although in some instances it may seem like ideas are not developed to a full extent i found that a concise version is better than a 800 pages text book on the subject. A very short introduction to philosophy each of these books is published in a very inexpensive paperback. Readings plato meno, the republic book vii, apology, and crito aristotle selections from metaphysics, and nicomachean ethics handout dr. Introduction to philosophy phil 1 professor arthur c.
Alamo colleges police department emergency phone numbers. Students will be introduced to various significant philosophical issues and thinkers and to the practice of philosophical analysis. Introduction to philosophy bucks county community college. Philosophers relentlessly pursue the fundamental questions of life, and. Phil 100 introduction to philosophy 3 an investigation of major problems and concepts of philosophy including, the relationships between appearance and reality, mind and body, matter and mind, the conflict between freedom and determinism, the nature, sources and conditions of knowledge, the nature of morality. What is the most just way to distribute goods in a society. Online introduction to philosophy online this course.
A passing score or the equivalent on the reading and writing portions of the tasp is required. But philosophy differs from science in two crucial ways. The syllabus of record is the one found in your online course. I cover traditional theories of right action in the third of these. Mesa community college is committed to the success of all our students. Philosophy phil course descriptions from the 20172018 catalog. Philosophy is one of the principal forces that have shaped western civilization and history, so a basic understanding of the methods and subject matter of philosophy affords a deeper. While scientists ask, for example, what the various causes of cancer are, philosophers ask what it is, in the first place, for one thing to cause another.
While we endeavor to keep this information uptodate and accurate, there may be some discrepancies between this syllabus and the one found in your online course. An online plagiarism quiz is noted on the syllabus. Learn to recognize, validate, and successfully argue against a philosophical argument. A basic understanding of the methods and subject matter of philosophy affords a deeper understanding of ourselves and an informed grasp of the present.
Submitted by ekaterina vavova inactive on monday, 9122011, at 2. The lowest section exam grade will be dropped from the grade computation. Shasta college center for arts, communications and social sciences syllabus for introduction to philosophy online phil 6 3unit course 54 lecture hours professor j. I got my associates of arts degree from green river community college in 2011. Please contact me through the course messaging system. Compare and contrast the philosophical perspectives of the various philosophers. Nigel warburton philosophy the basics referred to as warburton in. You can also take advantage of our college s book buyback project or the rental program of bc book store. I have read the entire book, reread portions, and implemented some of the exercises already. There are no course prerequisites for introduction to philosophy.