PHL 215 History of Western Philosophy

Introduces students to the major philosophers and issues of the past 2,500 years and the historical conditions that have affected, and been affected by, the development of philosophy. An attempt is made to embrace a study of significant thinkers from all cultures throughout the ages. The major emphasis of the course, however, is on the philosophies of the Western World.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Recommended: College level reading and writing skills.

Offered

Offered Spring only

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AS Liberal Arts Core 2, AS Western Culture, AAOT Social Sciences, AGS Humanities/Arts,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Articulate the interplay between natural or social forces and the individual. Apply analytical skills to social phenomena to explain, evaluate or predict human behavior. Identify characteristics of a historical period the Axial Age when philosophy began and major changes that occurred throughout culture. Identify individuals who contributed significant ideas to philosophy and place them within their historical context. Identify major ideas which gave birth to the concept of philosophy and trace their evolution to the contemporary world.