Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
UPIS-0004
Version:
2
Organization's ID:
Philosophy 200
Organization:
UPI Study
Location:
Online
Length:
58.5 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Philosophy
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to foundational philosophical principles and methods while strengthening their critical thinking and analytical skills. Students will engage with historical and contemporary texts, learning to interpret complex arguments, apply philosophical methodologies like the Socratic Method, and analyze ethical dilemmas. The course fosters informed debate and evaluation of diverse perspectives. Through case studies and projects, students will gain practical experience in philosophical inquiry and argumentation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and explain fundamental philosophical concepts, including epistemology, ethics, and value theory, as a foundation for philosophical inquiry.
  • Classify and compare major philosophical traditions and perspectives, such as rationalism, empiricism, and feminist ethics, to understand their historical and conceptual distinctions.
  • Apply logical reasoning and argumentation to evaluate ethical dilemmas and contemporary societal issues.
  • Analyze philosophical texts and arguments, identifying key ideas, underlying assumptions, and broader implications.
  • Construct and defend arguments on topics such as freedom, justice, and human rights using diverse moral theories like consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics.

General Topics:

  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Critical Thinking, Research, Reading, and Writing
  • The Early History of Philosophy around the World
  • The Emergence of Classical Philosophy
  • Logic and Reasoning
  • Exploring the Interplay Between Religion and Philosophy
  • Epistemology
  • Value Theory
  • Normative Moral Theory
  • Applied Ethics
  • Contemporary Perspectives on Knowledge
  • Contemporary Philosophies and Social Theories
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies