A non-historical approach to philosophy for serious students interested in the professions or for professionals interested in focusing on topics of professional or personal significance. Section offerings are sufficiently diverse to acquaint serious students or professionals with the extensive scope of philosophy. Diverse areas such as philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, aesthetics, philosophy of law, business ethics, biomedical ethics, philosophy of language, etc. may be the current topic offered that semester. Topics vary each semester and with each instructor.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
The goal of this course is to go deeper and in more detail into specific problems in philosophy. The student will cover more original text from philosophers and develop an understanding of the complexities of philosophical reasoning.
- Topics will vary with the specific topic covered that semester.
- Define philosophy and its various branches.
- Describe the issues involved in the philosophical problem.
- Express the major positions taken by people in the field on this problem.
- Relate various examples and real-life scenarios to the philosophical problem.
- Express and evaluate arguments concerning the issues involved in the philosophical problem.
Assessment and Requirements
All assessment of student achievement is left to the discretion of the individual instructor.
Outcomes
- Humanities and Fine Arts
- Civil Society and Culture - U.S. and Global
- Humanities
- Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Determined by department