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PHIL 103 - Historical Survey-Ancient Philosophy

Credits: 5
Introduces students to the ancient philosophy of western civilization. Examines the beginnings of philosophy from pre-Socratic ancient Greece up to the early Christian era, including such philosophers as Thales, Pythagoras, Heraclitus, Parmenides, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Epicurus. Emphasizes how past thinkers have influenced current thought and practice.

Enrollment Requirement: Eligible for ENGL 99  or instructor consent.

Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
Course Fee: $2.00

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments  from pre-Socratic ancient Greece up to the early Christian era.
  2. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments from various sources related to ancient philosophy.

Program Outcomes
Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.

College-wide Outcomes
  • Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
  • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.



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