PHI 210 History of Philosophy

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces fundamental philosophical issues through an historical perspective. Emphasis is placed on such figures as Plato, Aristotle, Lao-Tzu, Confucius, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Kant, Wollstonecraft, Nietzsche, and Sartre. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and distinguish among the key positions of the philosophers studied.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111 .
Course is typically offered in Spring (when offered).
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Correctly explain orally and in the writing the significant figures in the history of philosophy and associate the appropriate philosophical views with each such figure.
Explain key philosophical terms, such as telos and ontology.
Engage in critical reflection and analysis orally and in writing about historical philosophical figures and their ideas
Apply the work of historically significant philosophers to contemporary issues and problems orally and/or in writing.
Engage in philosophical discussion respectfully and with an open mind.