PHL 201 Intro to Philosophy
Introduces students to the following: the nature of critical thinking and its role in everyday life; the history of critical thinking, especially in the Western World; the major themes that have dominated philosophy over the past three thousand years, and the trends these themes are taking in contemporary society.
Prerequisite
Recommended: College level reading and writing skills.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AAOT Social Sciences, AGS Humanities/Arts, AAS Human Relations, AS Western Culture, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify elements of critical thinking and what constitutes of logical fallacy. Identify the most prominent historical figures in philosophy, including their most significant contributions. Apply analytical skills to social or natural phenomena to explain, evaluate or predict human behavior. Communicate an understanding of the cultural historical contexts in western culture, connections to other disciplines, and relevance to their own. Identify and analysis complex practices, values and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meaning of difference.