Introduction to Philosophy
4:00 - 5:15 TuTh -- Fitzelle 308
Professor:
Douglas Shrader, Ph.D. |
Office Hours:
M: 4:30 - 5:00 |
Course Description:
Provides an overview of philosophy and its relation to other fields of study.Format
Readings will be complemented by lecture, internet sources, videotapes, etc. I anticipate an abundance of open, but nonetheless intelligent and philosophically fruitful discussion. Students are expected to have different values and perspectives; we will explore as many as possible.Grades
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Based on the following:
- Attendance/Participation (10%). Students are expected to attend all class meetings: mentally as well as physically.
- Three in-class exams (30% each). Each exam will be a combination of multiple choice, short answer, etc. Exams dates: September 24, November 3, and December 15.
Note:
Interim reports will be based on the first exam, class
attendance and participation. Students are encouraged to meet with the
professor throughout the semester to discuss assignments, expectations,
and grades.
Text
Douglas Shrader & Ashok Malhotra - Pathways to Philosophy: A Multidisciplinary Approach (Prentice-Hall, 1996)Course Attributes
LA (Liberal Arts) and AH2 (Humanities)
