Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the main positions in Epistemology
2. Identify the main positions in Metaphysics.
3. Identify the main positions in Ethics.
4. Identify twelve informal fallacies.
5. Learn to think critically about one’s own philosophical beliefs.
6. Engage in civil dialogue with those with differing philosophical positions.
7. Critical evaluation of historic philosophical positions.
8. Refine oral and written communication.
9. Refine critical thinking skills.
10. Refine critical reading skills.
Example Curriculum
Welcome to Introduction to Philosophy
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Unit 1: What is Philosophy?
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Unit 2: What is Reason?
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Unit 3: Can We Really Know?
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Unit 4: What is Knowledge?
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Unit 5: Reason and Argument
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Unit 6: Historical Overview of Philosophy
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Unit 7: Is Everything Material?
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Unit 8: Creation or Evolution?
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Unit 9: Is Everything Spirit?
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Unit 10: Are Two Things Eternal?
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Unit 11: If God Exists Why is there Evil?
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Unit 12: What is Good and Evil?
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Unit 13: What is Ethics?
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Unit 14: How Can We Do the Good?
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Unit 15: Conclusion and Summary
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Other Core Courses
Introduction to Philosophy is the first of six LCLA "core courses." Here are a few other core courses.
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