2026-2027_College Catalog 
    
    Aug 05, 2026  
2026-2027_College Catalog

PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy


Credits: 3
Lecture: Three lecture.
Introduction to philosophical readings, discussion, and analysis on topics including metaphysics, truth, knowledge, and ethics.

Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an ability to formulate philosophical arguments with an awareness of  key components and principles;
  2. differentiate the branches of Philosophy such as Ethics, Logic, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Political Philosophy, etc.;
  3. distinguish different philosophical approaches and the philosophers associated with them;
  4. recognize ancient to contemporary philosophers and their impact on social and historical contexts;
  5. identify and use philosophical vocabulary in appropriate contexts;
  6. examine their world views via philosophical dimensions;
  7. evaluate central philosophical ideas and apply these ideas to their own perspectives and assumptions;
  8. apply philosophical theories to contemporary issues;
  9. evaluate and explain selected philosophers’ writings;
  10. and use philosophical methodologies to evaluate arguments. 


General Education: Arts and Humanities