Philosophy 150 Introduction to Philosophical Thought Spring 2016 Dr. Leemon McHenry Office: Sierra Tower 534 Office Hrs: MW—7:00-7:50 a.m. (and by appointment) Phone: 818-677-5806 Email: leemon.mchenry@csun.edu Website: www.csun.edu/~lmchenry Required Texts edited by Leemon McHenry and Takashi Reflections on Philosophy: Introductory Essays, Yagisawa, 3nd edition, Cognella/University Readers, 2010. edited by Leemon McHenry, Cognella/University Readers, Philosophy: The Classic Readings, 2010. II. Course Description and the General Education This course satisfies the “Philosophy Religion” (C.3) section of Program. Courses in this section are designed to promote critical reflection on questions concerning the nature, meaning and value of human existence, the world in which we live, and our relations with one another. Students should understand the sources and limits of knowledge, and they should appreciate and be able to assess different world views and moral teachings that have played central roles in human culture. More specifically, this course is designed as an introduction to philosophy but it is taught with the conviction that philosophy is an activity that one learns by actually doing it, rather than just by memorizing what the great historical figures have said about the problems and issues. The primary aims of the course are: (i) to expose students to the major areas of philosophical inquiry pertaining to knowledge, truth, reality, God and mind, (i.e., logic, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion, personal identity, and philosophy of mind), and (ii) to develop critical thinking skills by analysis and evaluation of philosophical arguments. III. Course Requirements 1. Two Exams @ 30% each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60%
Philosophy 150 Introduction to Philosophical Thought Spring 2016 Dr. Leemon McHenry Office: Sierra Tower 534 Office Hrs: MW—7:00-7:50 a.m. (and by appointment) Phone: 818-677-5806 Email: leemon.mchenry@csun.edu Website: www.csun.edu/~lmchenry Required Texts Reflections on Philosophy: Introductory Essays, edited by Leemon McHenry and Takashi Yagisawa, 3nd edition, Cognella/University Readers, 2010. Philosophy: The Classic Readings, edited by Leemon McHenry, Cognella/University Readers, 2010. II. Course Description This course satisfies the “Philosophy and Religion” (C.3) section of the General Education Program. Courses in this section are designed to promote critical reflection on questions concerning the nature, meaning and value of human existence, the world in which we live, and our relations with one another. Students should understand the sources and limits of knowledge, and they should appreciate and be able to assess different world views and moral teachings that have played central roles in human culture. More specifically, this course is designed as an introduction to philosophy but it is taught with the conviction that philosophy is an activity that one learns by actually doing it, rather than just by memorizing what the great historical figures have said about the problems and issues. The primary aims of the course are: (i) to expose students to the major areas of philosophical inquiry pertaining to knowledge, truth, reality, God and mind, (i.e., logic, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion, personal identity, and philosophy of mind), and (ii) to develop critical thinking skills by analysis and evaluation of philosophical arguments. III. Course Requirements 1. Two Exams @ 30% each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60%
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