Course descriptions ivy tech community college of indiana. Introduction to the study of ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. The authors opinion however really gets in the way of any kind of objective treatment of the topics. It consists primarily, but not exclusively, in the study of texts from the history of political thought e. Philosophy contemporary problems introduce major areas of philosophy. Depending on ones taste or natural ability, any one of these would be suitable for someone who had never encountered a philosophy book. Over the course of the text, the author has tried to outline the continuity of thought. How does it differ from science, religion, and other modes of human discourse. Introduction to philosophy free course by university of. Students explore writings of notable philosophers, past and present, and examine how their ideas have shed light on problems and their relevance to modern life. Professor dechenessections of introduction to philosophy will take an historical history of philosophy and comparative approach, and will focus on specific philosophers, philosophies, questions, and issues.
Its a wonderful subject, full of mystery, intrigue, excitement, and power. Featuring short interviews with the worlds best philosophers on bitesize topics, the podcast has been downloaded more than 35 million times to date. Course description this course is a survey of the early history of western philosophy, beginning with the ancient greeks. Course content varies from instructor to instructor. Some students in introductorylevel philosophy courses may of course have done previous work in philosophy, but the books do not assume any. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of philosophy, to examine and assess the main philosophical theories and to understand the philosophical methods. Logical and analytical thought requirement by registering for a philosophy course, you need to enroll in philosophy 103. Course description is there a real world, or is everything a figment of my imagination. This course is an introduction to philosophy and to the themes and issues of two of its branches.
The great dialogues of plato are about 2350 years old. This course is an introduction to the varieties of existentialist interpretation of the human condition through study of both philosophical and artistic works. This course is an introduction to major themes and questions in political philosophy. Here is a selection of just few of the many books available for the student starting out in philosophy. Philosophy 101 has been evaluated and recommended for 3 semester hours and may be transferred to over 2,000 colleges and universities. The first section of the course is devoted to questions of what there is metaphysics and. This section is an introduction to philosophy, with a focus on the problem of evil and.
Introduction to philosophy syllabus james woodbridge. Introduction to philosophy 2 of 8 course materials the norton introduction to philosophy edited by rosen, byrne, cohen, and shiffrin abbreviated ni in course schedule, below the ph 101 readings page of the course blackboard site has links to other works we read in this. The aim of the course is to understand this book and its philosophical. 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. With this selfpaced course, you get engaging lessons, expert.
View the moody bible institute distance learning general course offering lists on the learning venues page for the schedule of classes. Emphasis is placed upon the complex relations of philosophy to the development of modern science, the social and political history of the west, and mans continuing attempt to achieve a satisfactory worldview. Do we have free will, or do our brains simply respond mechanically to stimuli. Quizzes test for your understanding of the topic rather than just the textbook explanations. Choose a film, an episode from a tvshow, or a novel that you think. Course descriptions and syllabi department of philosophy. Philosophy concerns the most fundamental questions humans can ask. I shall be so delighted and grateful if some one has old philosophy books to donate. Course description students will be introduced to the philosophical analysis of the nature of religion and religious experience with an emphasis on such themes as rationality and religious belief, the existence and attributes of god, and the problem of evil.
Over the course of the text ive tried to outline the continuity of thought that leads from the historical roots of philosophy to a few of the diverse areas of inquiry that continue to make significant contributions to. The course will relate traditional moral theories to contemporary literature on the ethics of nature conservation and environmental. Copi and carl cohen, introduction to logic, new york. An introduction to philosophy open textbook library. The focus of the course is not on any one particular philosopher or school of thought. This course is a preparation course for the enrolled agent examination. This course traces the origins of philosophy in the western. After a brief introduction to what philosophy is, what an argument is, and the importance of philosophy, we will examine the views of many famous philosophers, including but by no means limited to the following. No specific prior education is needed to take the course. Scope and purpose of the course p hilosophy is the discipline that deals with.
Philosophy course descriptions arkansas tech university. The best introductions to philosophy five books expert. Information about the logic text is available from prentice hall. This free course, introducing philosophy, will introduce you to the teaching methods employed and the types of activities and assignments you would be asked to undertake should you wish to study philosophy and the human situation. Online undergraduate course descriptions moody bible institute is fully accredited and all online bible and theology courses qualify for acsi certification. Three broad themes that are central to understanding political life are focused upon.
Course descriptions uc berkeley department of philosophy. Project summary introduction to philosophy rebus community. Introduction to political philosophy open yale courses. Introduction to philosophy phil cty course syllabus. But philosophy differs from science in two crucial ways. An introduction to modern philosophy, from the renaissance to the present, with careful study of works by descartes, hume, kant, and others. It is similar to science in that each is a rational pursuit of truth. Please make sure to acquire these at your earliest convenience. Undergraduate course descriptions online moody bible.
This course is intended as an introduction to political philosophy as seen through an examination of some of the major texts and thinkers of the western political tradition. Arguing that the best way to learn about philosophy is to think about its questions directly, thomas nagel considers possible solutions to nine problems. In this cogent and accessible introduction to philosophy, the distinguished author of mortal questions and the view from nowhere sets forth the central problems of philosophical inquiry for the beginning student. The history of philosophy is discussed, along with important philosophers and all kinds of philosophical theories. This course serves as an introduction to the effective use of the principles of manufacturing competitiveness, company profitability, and superior. This section is an introduction to philosophy, with a focus on the problem of evil. Phil philosophy introduction to the most important questions in the philosophy of mind. He is best known for his introductory philosophy books and for his podcast series philosophy bites. Thomas aquinas, george berkeley, rene descartes, john locke, david hume, immanuel kant, john stuart mill, friedrich nietzsche, and others see reading list below, and. An introduction to philosophy through topics found in classical and contemporary philosophical writings, such as the nature of truth and knowledge, mind and body, freedom and determinism, right and wrong, and the existence of god. The eight best introductory books on philosophy the. Introducing philosophy let me second what the editors of our book say at the beginning.
Is there a real world, or is everything a figment of my imagination. A very short introduction to philosophy each of these books is published in a very inexpensive paperback. Over the course of the text, the author has tried to outline the continuity of thought that leads from the historical roots of philosophy to a few of the diverse areas of. Ever wondered what it would be like to study philosophy. Philosophy courses introduction to philosophy phil 1 an introduction to the study of ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Nigel warburton is a freelance philosopher, writer and podcaster, and our philosophy editor here at five books. In addition to our reflection on the intrinsic meaning and merit of this book, we shall. This course is an introduction to the moral issues raised by our interactions with nonhuman animals and with the rest of the natural environment. Learn introduction to philosophy from the university of edinburgh. An introduction to philosophy through topics found in classical and contemporary philosophical writings, such as the nature of truth and knowledge, mind and. The course will require six written homework assignments and an openbook.
This course companion to the introduction to philosophy course was written by the edinburgh philosophy team expressly with the needs of mooc students in mind. Some of you may have heard otherwise, but dont believe any of that. Introduction to philosophy course description philosophy is a very old discipline. Russ paynes an introduction to philosophy takes this approach and does a good job at it. Introduction to philosophy phil 1 hcc learning web. Students will be introduced to various significant philosophical issues and thinkers and to the practice of philosophical analysis. An introduction to philosophy focused on the thought of one or two classical or contemporary figures, e. The author basically attempts to give a very brief overview of every possible area of philosophy being studied today.
The course descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by michigan state university. This course will provide an introduction to major questions in the philosophy of perception, such. In this book, she defends her famous thesis of the banality of evil. This course will comprise an introduction to central topics in epistemology through. To accompany introduction to philosophy, we are pleased to announce a tiein book from routledge entitled philosophy for everyone. Acts common course phil 1103 a study of major philosophical theories. In another sense though, it is the youngest of the academic disciplines. The setup of the philosophy course introduction to philosophy is for everyone who is interested in learning more about philosophy. The course will ask what minds are, whether statements about minds can be replaced by or reduced to statements about brains, what consciousness is, and whether there can be artificial intelligence.
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