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Semester: | Summer 2020 |
Number: | 0154-110-001 |
Instructor: | Sokthan Yeng |
Note: | Online, Asynchronous |
Location: | Online |
Credits: | 3 |
Course Meets: | May 26 - June 29 |
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Course Materials: | View Text Books |
Related Syllabi: |
Stephen Greenfield for
Fall 2009* Joshua Kaye for Spring 2016* |
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Description: |
Engage in a wide range of philosophical debates as found in both historical and contemporary texts. Through the examination of the positions and arguments of major philosophers, students consider topics that include: the nature of human knowledge and mind, the existence of God, soul, and freedom, and theories of justice. (Distribution Reqs:Humanities) |
Learning Goals: |
By examining these philosophical debates, students will:•develop their critical thinking and interpretive skills for analyzing and evaluating arguments in general•develop their capacity for abstract thought•develop their capacity for spoken and written self-expression•increase their awareness of their own philosophical convictions as well as how and why others have supported or opposed such convictions•increase their understanding of philosophical debates and how they relate to their own lives•apply their increased understanding and developed skills in:*making sense of their world*assessing the positions and arguments of others*considering their own ethical responsibilities*forming their own arguments to rationally support their own philosophical convictions. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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