Here is the Syllabus for Introduction to Philosophy
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Reading Assignment: Why Study Philosophy: Read a few of the following:
What can you do with a Philosophy degree? http://www.philosophy.eku.edu/Illinoisstate.htm Skills you will develop studying philosophy: http://www.lamp.ac.uk/philosophy/career.html |
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Lecture Topic/Discussion Questions Introduction to course and Course requirements The Trolley Problem (PDF Handout can be printed) (three diffrerent formulations of the good of the many or good of the one dilemma) |
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Lab Assignment: Learn about the different branches of philosophy: Philosophy Subgroups with sound Effects: http://www.wadsworth.com/philosophy_d/special_features/ext/delivery/fields.html Journal Assignment: In your journal, write the definitions of the three major categories of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Which one are you most interested in? Write this in your journal and see if it changes throughout the year. On a lighter note: Definitions from within the Profession: http://www.cs.umd.edu/~anderson/phldef.htm Argument 101 by Dave Barry: http://www.mindspring.com/~mfpatton/argue.htm Philosopher light-bulb jokes: http://consc.net/misc/lightbulb.html |