PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy

3 (3 lecture hours) Credit Hour(s)

General Education Learning Outcomes (TBR Approved)

• Explain artistic, literary, or philosophical works within the context of the discipline.
• Analyze the ways that various artistic, literary, or philosophical works reflect their cultural and historical context or contribute to the present (contemporary) world.
• Employ critical and analytical methodologies of the Humanities or Fine Arts, which may include direct observation, reflection, and ethical research.
• Effectively convey ideas and arguments with attention to several of the following: relevance, completeness, clarity, coherence, consistency, or persuasiveness

• Explain the nature and assess the value of philosophy as a practice.
• Describe and distinguish key concepts in the main subfields of philosophy.
• Discuss core philosophical problems in an informed and thoughtful manner.
• Analyze and interpret philosophical literature of various types, from various time periods and traditions, at a collegiate level of competency.
• Compare and contrast divergent approaches to philosophy from ancient, pre-modern, and modern times, and from various cultural perspectives.
• Articulate and defend a position on a philosophical topic, using appropriate reasons or evidence.