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. 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:
Describe and distinguish key philosophical concepts in the main subfields of philosophy, including concepts such as free will, mind, knowledge, belief, reality, faith, and reason. Identify elements of critical thinking and what constitutes of logical fallacy. Identify prominent historical figures in philosophy, and articulate an understanding of their most significant contributions to the field. Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.