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Aug 14, 2024
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PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy – Honors Credits: 3 Description An Honors-level study of philosophy as an interpretation of human experience and an examination of concepts and assumptions fundamental in human thought. Honors emphasizes both interactive and independent learning entailing an in-depth examination of one’s thinking on philosophical questions through use of the Socratic Method. Courses with “H” suffixes are designated Honors-level courses and can be used to fulfill equivalent general education requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of what characterizes philosophy as such, and distinguishes it from science, religion, and other intellectual activities.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the traditional domains of philosophy, the methodological tools used in philosophical investigation, and the major ideas, questions, and problems address in the discipline.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze one’s own thinking.
- Demonstrate comprehension of intellectual virtues.
- Demonstrate an enhanced awareness of the interconnectedness of ideas across the academic disciplines, and the translation of ideas of philosophic interest to practical living.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors program Corequisite: None Graded: Letter Grade
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