H- In this course, students will engage in the study and practice of philosophy. Students will learn to read and evaluate classic and contemporary philosophical texts and will develop the background and understanding to formulate their own answers to questions that have intrigued philosophers through the ages, for example, 'What is truth?' 'What is knowledge?' 'Does God exist?' and 'What is the meaning of life?' Other issues will be examined as well, such as the nature of reality, freedom of the will, the nature of morality, and the best way to organize society. This course emphasizes the role of reason and argument in a community of inquiry; the goal is for students to emerge from the class with an understanding of how philosophy is done, a familiarity with key historical texts and themes, and a foundation for further study both within and beyond the discipline.
Prerequisites
Co-enrollment or completion of ENGL 95 or above with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement into ENGL&101.