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.
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.