Course Details
Course Code:
PHIL 102
Credits:
3
Calendar Description:
A study of the perennial problems in western philosophy, emphasizing their contemporary relevance and the philosophical method of inquiry.
Hours:
Total Hours: 45
Lecture Hours: 3
Total Weeks:
2
This course is offered online:
No
Pre-Requisites:
PHIL 101
Co-Requisites:
None
Rearticulation Submission:
No
Course Content:
Philosophical Perspectives on:
- the meaning of death
- race
- selfishness
- sexual equality
- ethical behaviour
- social behaviour
- art and aesthetics
- freedom
- justice
- making an honest living
Learning Outcomes:
The aims of this course are to awaken student interest in the meaningful philosophical questions and problems of human existence and to provide a forum in which students can begin to discover and critically evaluate their own beliefs through exposure to various perspectives in the assigned readings and through dialectical discussion in class.
Grading System:
Letters
Grading Weight:
Final Exam: 20 %
Midterm Exam: 20 %
Assignments: 40 %
Participation: 20 %
Course Offered in Other Programs:
No
Other Programs:
Academic