The setup of the philosophy course introduction to philosophy is for everyone who is interested in learning more about philosophy. Introduction to philosophy 51506 houston community college central campus. Like life, which at times can be frustrating and hard to figure. Besides providing familiarity with the primary questions addressed within moral philosophy and the most. The course seeks to grasp as well as answer a number of central questions in philosophy through the writings of contemporary and major western philosophers as well as.
Over the course of the text, the author has tried to outline the continuity of thought that leads from the historical roots of philosophy to a few of the diverse areas of. Reviewed by bassam romaya, philosophy instructor, bloomsburg university of pennsylvania on 3719. Some of you may have heard otherwise, but dont believe any of that. It focuses on debates about the status and character of the mind and its seemingly subjective. Depending on ones taste or natural ability, any one of these would be suitable for someone who had never encountered a philosophy book. Introduction to philosophy, university of new orleans, philosophy, itunes u, educational content, itunes u. The course seeks to grasp as well as answer a number of central questions in philosophy through the writings of contemporary and major western philosophers as well as through the close study of several fundamental issues that have arisen in the course of the development of the western philosophical tradition, such as free will, our knowledge of the external world, and the. The objectives are to promote interest in philosophy, to develop an understanding of the nature of philosophical questions, and of ways in which these can be answered. Like life, which at times can be frustrating and hard to figure out e. Introduction to philosophy free course by university of new. No specific prior education is needed to take the course. Students will be introduced to various significant philosophical issues and thinkers and to the practice of philosophical.
A study of the nature of philosophical thought and methods by examining actual examples from a selection of classical greek, medieval christian, and modern european philosophers. For example, youll read about a man who hung out on street corners, barefoot and dirty, pestering everyone he met with. Texts plato, five dialogues descartes, meditations hume, enquiry mill, on liberty burgess, a clockwork orange thomas nagel, what does it all mean. This course will introduce students to ways in which twentieth century philosophers have attempted to provide answers to such questions. This section is an introduction to philosophy, with a focus on the problem of evil and. It is similar to science in that each is a rational pursuit of truth. Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the. But philosophy differs from science in two crucial ways. The history of philosophy is discussed, along with important philosophers and all kinds of philosophical theories. Its a wonderful subject, full of mystery, intrigue, excitement, and power. Course description this course is a survey of the early history of western philosophy, beginning with the ancient greeks.
Students will be introduced to various significant philosophical issues and thinkers and to the practice of philosophical analysis. Each chapter focusses on one or two texts which have had a seminal influence on work in the subject, and uses these as a way of approaching both the central topics and the various traditions of dealing with them. Introduction to political philosophy open yale courses. Introduction tophilosophy harvardsummerschool2017 professorandreasteuber. We will examine key texts from the history of western philosophy, examine modern philosophical developments such as feminist philosophy and existentialism, and examine non. If you are adopting or adapting this book for a course, please let us know on our adoption form for the introduction to philosophy open textbook series. Introduction to analysis mathematics mit opencourseware. Introducing philosophy let me second what the editors of our book say at the beginning. Cambridge introductions to philosophy is a series of textbooks that introduces the. Learn introduction to philosophy from the university of edinburgh. Phr101 introduction to philosophy is a study of the basic problems and methods of. A very short introduction to philosophy each of these books is published in a very inexpensive paperback. General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. There are no course prerequisites for introduction to philosophy.
In 10 lectures, sanders course covers the following ground. When i began writing introductory philosophy books in the late 1980s, the only introductions that were readily available were the problems of philosophy by bertrand russell, which was published in 1912, and a book called philosophy made simple which was actually a good book, but people found the title offputting because it sounded like it. Texts plato, five dialogues descartes, meditations hume, enquiry mill, on liberty burgess, a clockwork. Online introduction to philosophy online this course. Quizzes test for your understanding of the topic rather than just the textbook explanations. Dec 16, 2010 course description from the acc catalogue. The student learning objectives slos in this course are intended to be. As with most disciplines, philosophy comes with its own vast array of key terms, concepts, and vocabulary, which introductory students must learn in order to make sense of the disciplines contributions and key debates both past and present. Philosophy of mind edited by heather salazar surveys the central themes in philosophy of mind and places them in a.
Introduction to philosophy free course by university of. Please make sure to acquire these at your earliest. Depending on ones taste or natural ability, any one of these would be suitable for someone who had never encountered a philosophy book before. The aim of the course is to introduce students to central topics in philosophy. The author basically attempts to give a very brief overview of every possible area of philosophy being studied today. Logical and analytical thought requirement by registering for a philosophy course, you need to enroll in philosophy 103. An introduction to philosophy through topics found in classical and contemporary philosophical writings, such as the nature of truth and knowledge, mind and body, freedom and determinism. This book provides an overview to the nature of philosophy, epistemology, the.
Authors frank aragbonfoh abumere, douglas giles, yayun sherry kao, michael klenk, joseph kranak, kathryn mackay, jeffrey morgan, paul rezkalla, george matthews book editor, and christina. No background in philosophy is required to take the course. Description introduction to the central issues, questions, and theories of western philosophy. This course is intended as an introduction to political philosophy as seen through an examination of some of the major texts and thinkers of the western political tradition.
Introduction to philosophy online oxford university. An introduction to modern philosophy, from the renaissance to the present, with careful study of works by descartes, hume, kant, and others. The eight best introductory books on philosophy the daily idea. Professor dechenessections of introduction to philosophy will take an historical history of philosophy and comparative approach, and will focus on. Cambridge introductions to philosophy cambridge university press. Since the philosophy of language has been so crucial to contemporary philosophy, this course also serves as an introduction to philosophical thought from the beginning of twentieth century to the present. It address different questions, and, as a result, employs a different methodology.
Here is a selection of just few of the many books available for the student starting out in philosophy. This course is an introduction to the philosophical study of morality, including the theory of right and wrong behavior, the theory of value goodness and badness, and the theory of virtue and vice. Emphasis is placed upon the complex relations of philosophy to the development of modern science, the social and political history of the west, and mans continuing attempt to achieve a satisfactory worldview. From j ohn sanders, professor of philosophy at the rochester institute of technology, comes introduction to philosophy. An introduction to the philosophy of language cambridge.
This course companion to the introduction to philosophy course was written by the edinburgh philosophy team expressly with the needs of mooc students in mind. Syllabus and grading procedure for the course this is a 100% online credit course using email and the world wide web. This course will serve as an introduction to philosophy, both as an academic discipline and as a way of life. Course description this course is a survey of the early history of western.
Is there a real world, or is everything a figment of my imagination. While scientists ask, for example, what the various causes of cancer are, philosophers ask what it is, in the first. Course description is there a real world, or is everything a figment of my imagination. The book is suitable for an undergraduate course in philosophy of. Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning knowledge reality and values. Course description students will be introduced to the philosophical analysis of the nature of religion and religious experience with an emphasis on such themes as rationality and religious belief, the existence and attributes of god, and the problem of evil. Classical and contemporary readings, sixth edition, is the most comprehensive topically organized collection of classical. When i began writing introductory philosophy books in the late 1980s, the only introductions that were readily available were the problems of philosophy by bertrand russell, which was published in 1912, and a book called philosophy made simple which was actually a good book. Classical and contemporary readings, sixth edition, is the most comprehensive topically organized collection of classical and contemporary philosophy available. Course description and objectives what is philosophy. Over the course of the text ive tried to outline the continuity of thought that.
Includes introduction to the history, theories, and methods of reasoning. Each chapter focusses on one or two texts which have had a seminal. Your introduction to philosophy should be as much a training in how to do. Course description students will be introduced to the philosophical analysis of the nature of religion and religious experience with an emphasis on such themes as rationality and religious. Nielsen book data summary introduction to philosophy. Do we have free will, or do our brains simply respond mechanically to stimuli. Introduction to philosophy wikibooks, open books for an. In this textbook, michael morris offers a critical introduction to the central issues of the philosophy of language. The authors opinion however really gets in the way of any kind of objective treatment of the topics. Dec 09, 2019 if you are adopting or adapting this book for a course, please let us know on our adoption form for the introduction to philosophy open textbook series. Introduction to philosophy phil cty course syllabus. To accompany introduction to philosophy, we are pleased to announce a tiein book from routledge entitled philosophy for everyone. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of god. The focus of the course is not on any one particular philosopher or school of thought.
Philosophy of mind edited by heather salazar surveys the central themes in philosophy of mind and places them in a historical and contemporary context intended to engage firsttime readers in the field. Introduction to philosophy phil 1 hcc learning web. Introduction to the central issues, questions, and theories of western philosophy. Phr101 introduction to philosophy bergen community college. Introduction to the study of ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. The big picture course description this course will take you on an exciting adventure that covers more than 2,500 years of history. This course is an introduction to the philosophical study of morality, including the theory of right and wrong behavior, the theory of value goodness and. To participate in the course you will need to have regular access to the internet and you will need to buy the following texts. The history of philosophy is discussed, along with.
An introduction to philosophy open textbook library. The best introductions to philosophy five books expert. In this book, she defends her famous thesis of the banality of evil. Philosophy is a difficult but rewarding discipline. Along the way, youll run into some very strange characters.
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